SOC 25-2012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education — San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in San Luis Obispo, CA is $77,290 per year, 23.3% above the national median of $62,680.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in San Luis Obispo, CA is $77,290 per year, 23.3% above the national median of $62,680. Half of workers earn between $58,490 and $102,600. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $42,640 and the ninetieth at $124,590.
Employment stands at 60, or 0.5 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, El Centro records the highest median at $111,880. Of the 361 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 139th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,640 | −32.0% |
| 25th | $58,490 | −6.7% |
| Median (50th) | $77,290 | +23.3% |
| 75th | $102,600 | +63.7% |
| 90th | $124,590 | +98.8% |
| Mean | $79,490 | +26.8% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Centro | $111,880 | 50 | |
| 2 | Sacramento | $106,000 | 740 | |
| 3 | Modesto | $103,790 | 160 | |
| 4 | Santa Maria | $102,450 | 290 | |
| 5 | Oxnard | $101,780 | 130 | |
| 6 | Hanford | $96,980 | 60 | |
| 7 | Yuba City | $96,570 | 60 | |
| 8 | Merced | $96,430 | 140 | |
| 9 | Visalia | $96,380 | 240 | |
| 10 | Napa | $94,500 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Luis Obispo run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $77,290 buys what $69,819 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,290as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$69,819US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,290 a year, 23.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $42,640 to $124,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 60 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is El Centro, at $111,880.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in San Luis Obispo, CA?
The median annual wage is $77,290, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $62,680, so pay in San Luis Obispo, CA is 23.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in San Luis Obispo, CA earns more than $124,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $42,640 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in El Centro, at $111,880 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 60 jobs in this occupation in San Luis Obispo, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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