The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA is $45,250 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $48,480.
Pay spans roughly $38,080 at the 10th percentile to $61,450 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.75 per hour. An estimated 370 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA.
| Median (annual) | $45,250 |
| Mean (annual) | $48,480 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.75 |
| 10th percentile | $38,080 |
| 90th percentile | $61,450 |
| Employment | 370 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.