How much does a preschool teacher make in San Francisco?
$53,810a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $25.87 an hour or $4,484 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.87
- Vs. national median
- +41%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 10,280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,960Median: $53,810Highest 10%: $71,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,960 | $22.10 | |
| 25th | $47,640 | $22.90 | |
| Median | $53,810 | $25.87 | |
| 75th | $61,350 | $29.50 | |
| 90th | $71,800 | $34.52 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Visalia, CA | $56,930 |
| 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 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,250 |
| Chico, CA | $44,080 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $357,200 |
| Economics Teacher | $203,700 |
| Engineering Teacher | $175,200 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $170,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $170,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $166,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $165,100 |
| History Teacher | $162,200 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $137,400 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $134,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $25.87 ($53,810 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $53,810 against $38,140 nationally, 41% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,400, so San Francisco pays 14% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for preschool teacher pay?
8 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $71,800 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.