The median annual wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA is $81,620 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $90,470.
Pay spans roughly $51,190 at the 10th percentile to $130,780 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 430 people work as kindergarten teachers, except special education in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $81,620 |
| Mean (annual) | $90,470 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $51,190 |
| 90th percentile | $130,780 |
| Employment | 430 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.