Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $42,250 +13.8% vs national
Median hourly $20.31
10th percentile $36,860
90th percentile $59,200
Employed locally 2,850
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,860
    25th
    $37,440
    50th (median)
    $42,250
    75th
    $45,560
    90th
    $59,200

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 45% Median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 55% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$44,330
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$98,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$103,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$57,680
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$57,660
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$78,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Sacramento, CA is $20.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.83 or more per hour.

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

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Sacramento, CA is 13.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $36,860 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,440.