The median annual wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA is $104,810 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $101,840.
Pay spans roughly $64,720 at the 10th percentile to $122,420 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 250 people work as kindergarten teachers, except special education in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $104,810 |
| Mean (annual) | $101,840 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $64,720 |
| 90th percentile | $122,420 |
| Employment | 250 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.