Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in California
Local pay for elementary school teachers, except special education in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 25-2021
$99,650
median pay, California
155,160
employed in California
+55.8%
vs U.S. median
-2.0%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What elementary school teachers, except special education earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of elementary school teachers, except special education in California earn between $77,140 and $119,970 a year; the U.S. median is $63,970.
$61,940
P10
$77,140
P25
$99,650
MEDIAN
$119,970
P75
$127,070
P90
Pay by metro in California
$103,390
$102,860
$101,860
$101,860
$101,640
$101,030
$100,790
$100,410
$60k $100k $140k