Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $43,480 +17.1% vs national
Median hourly $20.90
10th percentile $35,290
90th percentile $57,920
Employed locally 330
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,290
    25th
    $36,930
    50th (median)
    $43,480
    75th
    $47,700
    90th
    $57,920

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 63% Median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,180
    Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $59,110
    Vineland, NJ $58,830
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $58,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,060

    Nearby metros — Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $54,780
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $49,860
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $49,190
    Modesto, CA $48,630
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $48,220
    Napa, CA $46,850

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38,350
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$93,670
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$59,180
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$57,520
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82,890
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Chico, CA is $20.90, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.72 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Chico, CA is 17.1% above the national median of $37,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Chico?

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $35,290 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,930.