Preschool Teacher Salary in Sacramento, CA
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The median preschool teacher in the Sacramento area earns $44,250 a year, 16% above the U.S. median ($38,140) and 7% below the California median ($47,400). Half of the 3,070 preschool teachers there earn between $38,470 and $47,630.
Median $44,250
10th: $37,78090th: $62,050
| Annual pay | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,780 | $37,870 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $38,470 | $43,910 | $34,530 |
| Median | $44,250 | $47,400 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $47,630 | $59,150 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $62,050 | $65,350 | $61,390 |
| Average | $47,110 | $51,190 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 3,070 | 55,700 | 478,780 |
Sacramento, CA ranks 13th 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 Sacramento, CA
- Elementary School Teacher: $103,390
- High School Teacher: $105,060
- Middle School Teacher: $99,360
- Teaching Assistant: $45,990
- Substitute Teacher: $59,780
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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.