How much does a kindergarten teacher make in Los Angeles?
$78,400a year
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $37.69 an hour or $6,533 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.69
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 53 of 294
- Jobs in the area
- 1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,590Median: $78,400Highest 10%: $130,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,590 | $22.40 | |
| 25th | $61,660 | $29.64 | |
| Median | $78,400 | $37.69 | |
| 75th | $122,600 | $58.92 | |
| 90th | $130,300 | $62.64 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for kindergarten teachers.
| El Centro, CA | $111,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $106,000 |
| Modesto, CA | $103,800 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $102,500 |
| Oxnard, CA | $101,800 |
| Hanford, CA | $96,980 |
| Yuba City, CA | $96,570 |
| Merced, CA | $96,430 |
| Visalia, CA | $96,380 |
| Napa, CA | $94,500 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $92,910 |
| Vallejo, CA | $91,640 |
| San Jose, CA | $84,620 |
| Riverside, CA | $82,550 |
| Chico, CA | $82,170 |
| Redding, CA | $80,550 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $78,330 |
| Stockton, CA | $77,370 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $77,290 |
| San Francisco, CA | $74,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $71,690 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $175,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $172,500 |
| Geography Teacher | $146,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $141,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Economics Teacher | $137,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $134,600 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $132,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $131,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $131,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teacher make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $37.69 ($78,400 a year).
Do kindergarten teachers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $78,400 against $62,680 nationally, 25% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $82,550, so Los Angeles pays 5% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for kindergarten teacher pay?
53 of 294 metro areas with data.
How much does a kindergarten teacher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $130,300 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.