Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in California
Local pay for kindergarten teachers, except special education in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 25-2012
$82,550
median pay, California
7,430
employed in California
+31.7%
vs U.S. median
-1.6%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What kindergarten teachers, except special education earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of kindergarten teachers, except special education in California earn between $64,100 and $107,340 a year; the U.S. median is $62,680.
$53,210
P10
$64,100
P25
$82,550
MEDIAN
$107,340
P75
$124,400
P90
Pay by metro in California
$111,880
$106,000
$103,790
$102,450
$101,780
$96,980
$96,570
$96,430
$40k $90k $140k