Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary
in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
- Middle 50%
- $78,460–$122,120
- vs U.S. median
- +59%
- Metro rank
- #8 of 511
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro earn a median of $101,860 a year, based on BLS estimates for 17,860 jobs (May 2025). That is 59% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and 2% above the CA statewide median of $99,650. It ranks #8 of 511 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE17,860 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in San Francisco
3 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| West Contra Costa Unified School Distric | $86,811 | 6 |
| Education for Change | $82,815 | 9 |
| Yu Ming Charter School | $79,958 | 7 |
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay in other CA metros
8 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $103,390 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $102,860 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $101,860 |
| Modesto, CA | $101,640 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $101,030 |
| Vallejo, CA | $100,790 |
| Napa, CA | $100,410 |
| El Centro, CA | $100,390 |
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Questions
What is the average Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in San Francisco?
The BLS median is $101,860 a year (May 2025). Half of the 17,860 jobs pay between $78,460 and $122,120. The 10th percentile is $62,340 and the 90th is $126,700.
Is San Francisco a high-paying metro for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
That is 59% above the U.S. median of $63,970 and 2% above the CA statewide median of $99,650. It ranks #8 of 511 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education the most in San Francisco?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were West Contra Costa Unified School Distric ($86,811), Education for Change ($82,815), Yu Ming Charter School ($79,958). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.