Elementary School Teacher Salary in California
Based on 142K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$98,190
$47.207/hr
vs National Average
$64,107
+53.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$60K – $126K
142K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Elementary School Teacher in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,330 |
| 25th percentile | $74,940 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $98,190 |
| 75th percentile | $107,020 |
| 90th percentile | $126,440 |
Historical Salary Trend — Elementary School Teacher in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $92,860 |
| 2023 | $96,700 |
| 2024 | $98,190 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $92,860 | $61,148 |
| 2023 | $96,700 | $64,171 |
| 2024 | $98,190 | $64,107 |