The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA is $44,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,740.
Pay spans roughly $36,790 at the 10th percentile to $58,860 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.45 per hour. An estimated 15,620 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA.
| Median (annual) | $44,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,740 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.45 |
| 10th percentile | $36,790 |
| 90th percentile | $58,860 |
| Employment | 15,620 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.