Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in California
Local pay for preschool teachers, except special education in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 25-2011
$47,400
median pay, California
55,700
employed in California
+24.3%
vs U.S. median
+4.1%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What preschool teachers, except special education earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of preschool teachers, except special education in California earn between $43,910 and $59,150 a year; the U.S. median is $38,140.
$37,870
P10
$43,910
P25
$47,400
MEDIAN
$59,150
P75
$65,350
P90
Pay by metro in California
$56,930
$53,810
$51,190
$49,500
$48,130
$48,120
$47,780
$47,280
$20k $50k $80k