California

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$95,670
+31.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
N/A
 
10th Percentile
$61,940
Entry level
90th Percentile
$127,070
Senior level
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Salary Range

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations in California earn between $61,940 and $127,070, with a mean of $95,670. The national average for this role is $72,648.

$95,670 mean
10th Percentile$61,94090th Percentile$127,070

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$95,670
National Average$72,648
Washington$97,970
District of Columbia$93,910
New York$93,400
Massachusetts$88,720
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.