Preschool Teacher Salary in Riverside, CA
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The median preschool teacher in the Riverside area earns $46,010 a year, 21% above the U.S. median ($38,140) and 3% below the California median ($47,400). Half of the 3,560 preschool teachers there earn between $38,360 and $55,470.
Median $46,010
10th: $37,00090th: $64,430
| Annual pay | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,000 | $37,870 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $38,360 | $43,910 | $34,530 |
| Median | $46,010 | $47,400 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $55,470 | $59,150 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $64,430 | $65,350 | $61,390 |
| Average | $49,550 | $51,190 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 3,560 | 55,700 | 478,780 |
Riverside, CA ranks 7th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay. Highest: San Francisco, CA ($53,810).
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- San Francisco, CA: $53,810
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- New York, NY: $50,230
- Seattle, WA: $46,380
- Boston, MA: $46,030
- Denver, CO: $45,680
- Portland, OR: $45,310
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Similar jobs in Riverside, CA
- Elementary School Teacher: $98,520
- High School Teacher: $100,130
- Middle School Teacher: $100,810
- Teaching Assistant: $46,330
- Substitute Teacher: $60,780
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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.