The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Merced, CA is $45,320 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,940.
Pay spans roughly $35,620 at the 10th percentile to $68,840 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.79 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Merced, CA.
| Median (annual) | $45,320 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,940 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.79 |
| 10th percentile | $35,620 |
| 90th percentile | $68,840 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.