The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in California is $45,880 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,560.
Pay spans roughly $36,860 at the 10th percentile to $60,890 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.06 per hour. An estimated 49,260 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in California.
| Median (annual) | $45,880 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.06 |
| 10th percentile | $36,860 |
| 90th percentile | $60,890 |
| Employment | 49,260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.