How much does a preschool teacher make in Los Angeles?
$46,600a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $22.40 an hour or $3,883 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.40
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 18,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,670Median: $46,600Highest 10%: $61,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,670 | $18.11 | |
| 25th | $43,560 | $20.94 | |
| Median | $46,600 | $22.40 | |
| 75th | $60,020 | $28.86 | |
| 90th | $61,670 | $29.65 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Fresno, CA | $44,740 |
| Redding, CA | $44,580 |
| El Centro, CA | $44,370 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,250 |
| Chico, CA | $44,080 |
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 preschool teacher make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $22.40 ($46,600 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $46,600 against $38,140 nationally, 22% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,400, so Los Angeles pays 2% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for preschool teacher pay?
30 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,670 or less a year; the top 10% make $61,670 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.