Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $45,990 +23.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.11
10th percentile $38,610
90th percentile $59,960
Employed locally 590
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,610
    25th
    $39,070
    50th (median)
    $45,990
    75th
    $47,670
    90th
    $59,960

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,160
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,440
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $59,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,530
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,210
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $62,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Santa Rosa, CA is $22.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.89 or more per hour.

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

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 23.9% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $38,610 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,070.