The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA is $49,190 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,010.
Pay spans roughly $43,560 at the 10th percentile to $70,990 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.65 per hour. An estimated 9,100 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA.
| Median (annual) | $49,190 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,010 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.65 |
| 10th percentile | $43,560 |
| 90th percentile | $70,990 |
| Employment | 9,100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.