The median annual wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in California is $84,550 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $88,930.
Pay spans roughly $51,130 at the 10th percentile to $123,380 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 6,520 people work as kindergarten teachers, except special education in California.
| Median (annual) | $84,550 |
| Mean (annual) | $88,930 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $51,130 |
| 90th percentile | $123,380 |
| Employment | 6,520 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.