Preschool Teacher Salary in San Francisco, CA
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The median preschool teacher in the San Francisco area earns $53,810 a year, 41% above the U.S. median ($38,140) and 14% above the California median ($47,400). Half of the 10,280 preschool teachers there earn between $47,640 and $61,350.
Median $53,810
10th: $45,96090th: $71,800
| Annual pay | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,960 | $37,870 | $28,990 |
| 25th percentile | $47,640 | $43,910 | $34,530 |
| Median | $53,810 | $47,400 | $38,140 |
| 75th percentile | $61,350 | $59,150 | $47,550 |
| 90th percentile | $71,800 | $65,350 | $61,390 |
| Average | $55,850 | $51,190 | $43,030 |
| Jobs | 10,280 | 55,700 | 478,780 |
San Francisco, CA ranks 1st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for preschool teacher pay.
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Check my payPreschool teacher pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $51,190
- Los Angeles, CA: $46,600
- Riverside, CA: $46,010
- 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 San Francisco, CA
- Elementary School Teacher: $101,860
- High School Teacher: $102,880
- Middle School Teacher: $81,100
- 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.