How much does a preschool teacher make in San Jose?
$51,190a year
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $24.61 an hour or $4,266 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.61
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 383
- Jobs in the area
- 3,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,460Median: $51,190Highest 10%: $72,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,460 | $21.86 | |
| 25th | $46,840 | $22.52 | |
| Median | $51,190 | $24.61 | |
| 75th | $59,240 | $28.48 | |
| 90th | $72,900 | $35.05 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for preschool teachers.
| Visalia, CA | $56,930 |
| San Francisco, CA | $53,810 |
| 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 Jose
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $164,100 |
| Business Teacher | $160,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $154,800 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $150,400 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $150,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $131,100 |
| History Teacher | $127,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $126,400 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $125,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $123,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a preschool teacher make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $24.61 ($51,190 a year).
Do preschool teachers make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $51,190 against $38,140 nationally, 34% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $47,400, so San Jose pays 8% more.
Where does San Jose rank for preschool teacher pay?
10 of 383 metro areas with data.
How much does a preschool teacher make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,900 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.