How much does an elementary school teacher make in Sacramento?
$103,400a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $49.71 an hour or $8,616 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.71
- Vs. national median
- +62%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 10,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,980Median: $103,400Highest 10%: $117,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,980 | $29.32 | |
| 25th | $78,450 | $37.72 | |
| Median | $103,400 | $49.71 | |
| 75th | $115,500 | $55.55 | |
| 90th | $117,100 | $56.30 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers.
| San Jose, CA | $102,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $101,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $101,900 |
| Modesto, CA | $101,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $101,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $100,800 |
| Napa, CA | $100,400 |
| El Centro, CA | $100,400 |
| Salinas, CA | $100,200 |
| Merced, CA | $100,100 |
| Oxnard, CA | $99,420 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $99,260 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $99,060 |
| Riverside, CA | $98,520 |
| Hanford, CA | $98,470 |
| Visalia, CA | $98,430 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $97,620 |
| Stockton, CA | $97,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $97,000 |
| Yuba City, CA | $97,000 |
| Chico, CA | $95,000 |
| Redding, CA | $83,780 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $79,900 |
| Fresno, CA | $78,800 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $49.71 ($103,400 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $103,400 against $63,970 nationally, 62% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $99,650, so Sacramento pays 4% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for elementary school teacher pay?
2 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does an elementary school teacher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $117,100 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.