How much does a preschool teacher make in Sacramento?
$44,250a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $21.27 an hour or $3,688 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.27
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 76 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 3,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,780Median: $44,250Highest 10%: $62,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,780 | $18.16 | |
| 25th | $38,470 | $18.50 | |
| Median | $44,250 | $21.27 | |
| 75th | $47,630 | $22.90 | |
| 90th | $62,050 | $29.83 |
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 |
| Fresno, CA | $44,740 |
| Redding, CA | $44,580 |
| El Centro, CA | $44,370 |
| Chico, CA | $44,080 |
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 a preschool teacher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $21.27 ($44,250 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $44,250 against $38,140 nationally, 16% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,400, so Sacramento pays 7% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for preschool teacher pay?
76 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $62,050 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.