The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA is $48,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,990.
Pay spans roughly $45,380 at the 10th percentile to $70,010 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.19 per hour. An estimated 3,570 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $48,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,990 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.19 |
| 10th percentile | $45,380 |
| 90th percentile | $70,010 |
| Employment | 3,570 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.