The median annual wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in California is $98,190 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $93,150.
Pay spans roughly $60,330 at the 10th percentile to $126,440 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 141,650 people work as elementary school teachers, except special education in California.
| Median (annual) | $98,190 |
| Mean (annual) | $93,150 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $60,330 |
| 90th percentile | $126,440 |
| Employment | 141,650 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.