Elementary School Teacher Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median elementary school teacher in the San Francisco area earns $101,860 a year, 59% above the U.S. median ($63,970) and 2% above the California median ($99,650). Half of the 17,860 elementary school teachers there earn between $78,460 and $122,120.
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $62,340 | $61,940 | $47,960 |
| 25th percentile | $78,460 | $77,140 | $57,710 |
| Median | $101,860 | $99,650 | $63,970 |
| 75th percentile | $122,120 | $119,970 | $81,450 |
| 90th percentile | $126,700 | $127,070 | $104,340 |
| Average | $98,510 | $95,670 | $72,650 |
| Jobs | 17,860 | 155,160 | 1,388,390 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 4th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for elementary school teacher pay. Highest: Sacramento, CA ($103,390).
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- Sacramento, CA: $103,390
- San Jose, CA: $102,860
- Los Angeles, CA: $101,860
- Seattle, WA: $102,920
- Boston, MA: $98,060
- New York, NY: $96,900
- Providence, RI: $86,720
- Portland, OR: $82,330
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Similar jobs in San Francisco, CA
- Middle School Teacher: $81,100
- High School Teacher: $102,880
- Preschool Teacher: $53,810
- Teaching Assistant: $49,360
- Substitute Teacher: $60,790
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.