How much does a preschool teacher make in Fresno?
$44,740a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Fresno, CA metro area. That is $21.51 an hour or $3,728 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.51
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 1,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,620Median: $44,740Highest 10%: $61,240
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,620 | $17.61 | |
| 25th | $39,430 | $18.96 | |
| Median | $44,740 | $21.51 | |
| 75th | $57,010 | $27.41 | |
| 90th | $61,240 | $29.44 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Visalia, CA | $56,930 |
| San Francisco, CA | $53,810 |
| San Jose, CA | $51,190 |
| Modesto, CA | $49,500 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $48,130 |
| Merced, CA | $48,120 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $47,780 |
| Salinas, CA | $47,280 |
| Vallejo, CA | $46,960 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $46,710 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $46,600 |
| Stockton, CA | $46,470 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $46,200 |
| Oxnard, CA | $46,120 |
| Riverside, CA | $46,010 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $45,880 |
| Napa, CA | $45,660 |
| Yuba City, CA | $45,240 |
| Hanford, CA | $45,040 |
| San Diego, CA | $44,940 |
| Redding, CA | $44,580 |
| El Centro, CA | $44,370 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,250 |
| Chico, CA | $44,080 |
Related jobs in Fresno
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Foreign Language and Literature Teacher | $167,200 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $144,200 |
| Business Teacher | $138,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $138,400 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $137,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $137,700 |
| Communications Teacher | $136,700 |
| Art | $136,000 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $135,900 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $135,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in Fresno?
The median hourly pay in the Fresno, CA metro area is $21.51 ($44,740 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Fresno than the national average?
Yes: $44,740 against $38,140 nationally, 17% more.
How does Fresno compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,400, so Fresno pays 6% less.
Where does Fresno rank for preschool teacher pay?
59 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,240 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.