Elementary School Teachers Salary in California
Also called: Elementary School Teachers
Elementary School Teachers in California earn a median of $99,650 a year, +56% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $99,650
- vs. U.S. median
- +56% ($63,970)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 155,160
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,940; the top 10% earn over $127,070. Nationally the range is $47,960 to $104,340.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$82,550 median in California
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$101,370 median in California
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$101,530 median in California
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$101,060 median in California
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$98,950 median in California
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$102,030 median in California
Elementary School Teachers pay in California
How much do elementary school teachers make in California?
The median is $99,650 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,940 and the top 10% earn over $127,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for elementary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+56% vs. the national median of $63,970). Living costs are not included.