The median annual wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA is $45,190 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $47,800.
Pay spans roughly $37,360 at the 10th percentile to $60,890 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.73 per hour. An estimated 580 people work as preschool teachers, except special education in Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA.
| Median (annual) | $45,190 |
| Mean (annual) | $47,800 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.73 |
| 10th percentile | $37,360 |
| 90th percentile | $60,890 |
| Employment | 580 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.