Careers · Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education · California
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in California
Elementary school teachers instruct students in academic subjects like math, reading, and science while also helping develop social and emotional skills. They work in public or private elementary schools, typically with a single classroom of students in grades K-5 In California the median pay is $99,650 a year, 56% above the national median of $63,970.
$99,650median pay in California, per year
$77,140–$119,970middle half earn
155,160employed in California
$63,970U.S. median, for comparison
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against elementary school teachers, except special education and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against elementary school teachers, except special education and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Who is hiring in California
14open roles like this on employer career sites, 3 in California or remote
4employers hiring
11posted in the last 7 days
PA · CA · NJwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Learning StrategiesInstructingSpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessReading Comprehension
Knowledge areas
English LanguageEducation and TrainingMathematics (knowledge)Customer and Personal ServicePsychologyTherapy and Counseling
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education.
Licenses and training in California
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other states
Washington · $102,350District of Columbia · $96,580Massachusetts · $94,000Rhode Island · $90,930New York · $85,760Connecticut · $80,600Alaska · $79,260New Jersey · $78,200Maryland · $77,680Ohio · $77,370
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against elementary school teachers, except special education and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against elementary school teachers, except special education and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 25-2021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.