Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area earn a median of $92,910 a year, based on BLS data for 130 workers.
Pay ranges from $54,190 for the lowest-paid 10% to $116,310 for the top 10%. That is 48% higher than the national median of $62,680. Pay here is 13% higher than the California statewide median of $82,550. There are 0.66 kindergarten teachers, except special education per 1,000 jobs here — close to the national average. The average (mean) salary is $88,910, close to the median.
Pay range for kindergarten teachers, except special education in Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
| Pay level | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $54,190 |
| 25th percentile | $74,710 |
| Median | $92,910 |
| 75th percentile | $116,310 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $116,310 |
| Average (mean) | $88,910 |
Half of kindergarten teachers, except special education earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $7,742.50 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $3,871.25 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $3,573.46 |
| Weekly | $1,786.73 |
BLS publishes only yearly pay for this job, because kindergarten teachers, except special education are usually paid a salary and may not work a full 2,080-hour year. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
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Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in other metro areas nearby
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| El Centro, CA | $111,880 | 50 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $106,000 | 740 |
| Modesto, CA | $103,790 | 160 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $102,450 | 290 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $101,780 | 130 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $96,980 | 60 |
| Yuba City, CA | $96,570 | 60 |
| Merced, CA | $96,430 | 140 |
| Visalia, CA | $96,380 | 240 |
| Napa, CA | $94,500 | 50 |
| Vallejo, CA | $91,640 | 100 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $84,620 | 430 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $82,550 | 750 |
| Chico, CA | $82,170 | 70 |
| Redding, CA | $80,550 | 60 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $78,400 | 1,570 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $78,330 | 440 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $77,370 | 210 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $77,290 | 60 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $74,600 | 640 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $71,690 | 470 |
Highest-paying states for kindergarten teachers, except special education
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $99,960 |
| Connecticut | $90,030 |
| Rhode Island | $85,470 |
| Massachusetts | $84,100 |
| California | $82,550 |
| District of Columbia | $81,500 |
| New York | $77,630 |
| Maryland | $75,910 |
| Minnesota | $75,500 |
| New Mexico | $74,380 |
See Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education pay in every state or the California statewide figures.
Related jobs in Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA
| Job | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,060 | — |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $101,730 | — |
| Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education | $46,710 | $22.46 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $98,020 | — |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School | $81,910 | — |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $100,880 | — |
| Special Education Teachers, All Other | $106,650 | — |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $97,000 | — |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | $48,270 | — |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | $61,290 | $29.47 |
| Self-Enrichment Teacher | $54,360 | $26.13 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other | $49,330 | $23.72 |
| Tutor | $49,170 | $23.64 |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | $85,640 | — |
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 25-2012. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kindergarten teachers, except special education make in Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA?
The median salary for kindergarten teachers, except special education in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area is $92,910 a year. Pay ranges from $54,190 for the lowest-paid 10% to $116,310 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid kindergarten teachers, except special education make in Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA?
The top 10% of kindergarten teachers, except special education in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area earn at least $116,310 a year. The top 25% earn $116,310 or more.
What is the starting pay for kindergarten teachers, except special education in Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $54,190 a year, and a quarter of kindergarten teachers, except special education earn $74,710 or less.
How many kindergarten teachers, except special education work in Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA?
About 130 kindergarten teachers, except special education are employed in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area, not counting the self-employed.