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Special Education Teachers, Preschool average salary by city in California
- San Diego$95,070
- San Francisco$90,870
- Vallejo$85,770
- Fresno$84,830
- Sacramento$84,260
- Bakersfield$71,470
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | $95,070 | $117,200 | $59,710 | $70,962 | 112 |
| San Francisco | $90,870 | $82,280 | $67,720 | $68,398 | 116 |
| Vallejo | $85,770 | $75,140 | $61,840 | $65,285 | 108 |
| Fresno | $84,830 | $93,800 | $56,210 | $64,711 | 102 |
| Sacramento | $84,260 | $72,390 | $59,580 | $64,363 | 107 |
| Bakersfield | $71,470 | $62,080 | $62,080 | $56,464 | 101 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-2051.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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