The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Salinas, CA is $46,550 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $51,320.
Pay spans roughly $38,110 at the 10th percentile to $63,290 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $22.38 per hour. An estimated 420 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Salinas, CA.
| Median (annual) | $46,550 |
| Mean (annual) | $51,320 |
| Median (hourly) | $22.38 |
| 10th percentile | $38,110 |
| 90th percentile | $63,290 |
| Employment | 420 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.