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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$82,550
Median Annual Salary
▼
-2.4% vs 2024
$88,160
Mean Salary
$82,550
Median Salary
$39.69
Hourly Rate
7,430 people work as Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in California
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in California earn a median salary of $82,550 per year ($6,879/month).
This is 28.7% above the national average of $64,160.
California ranks #5 out of 50 states for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education pay.
Approximately 7,430 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 2.4% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
Teach academic and social skills to kindergarten students.
Top Skills
Social Perceptiveness
4.12
Instructing
4.12
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
4.0
Learning Strategies
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Education and Training
4.69
English Language
4.61
Psychology
3.95
Mathematics
3.86
Customer and Personal Service
3.53
Typical Education: Bachelor's Degree
(75.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in California
Salaries for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in California range from $53,210 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $124,400 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $64,100 and $107,340.
How much do Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make in California?
The median annual salary for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in California is $82,550 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $88,160.
What is the salary range for a Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in California?
Salaries for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in California range from $53,210 at the 10th percentile to $124,400 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $64,100 and $107,340.
What is the starting salary for a Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in California?
Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education positions in California typically start around $53,210 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $64,100 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 7,430 people are employed as Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in California is approximately $39.69 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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