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Early Childhood Teacher salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 23 open job postings for Early Childhood Teacher roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Early Childhood Teacher postings in California

  1. Early Childhood Teacher - Preschool Learning LabCalifornia Polytechnic State University · San Luis Obispo, CA · $47K–$52K/yr · Posted Nov 13, 2026
  2. Early Childhood Teacher - Preschool Learning LabSDSU Research Foundation · San Luis Obispo, CA · $47K–$52K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  3. Early Childhood Teacher - Preschool Learning LabCalifornia Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · San Luis Obispo, CA · $47K–$52K/yr · Posted Nov 12, 2026
  4. Early Childhood TeacherBright Horizons Children's Centers · Redwood City, CA · $25.75–$31.45/hr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  5. Early Childhood TeacherCulture Club Education · Manhattan Beach, CA · $60.00–$70.00/hr · Posted Nov 10, 2026
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Early Childhood Teacher pay in other places

  1. United States$20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr) median, $17.00–$22.00/hr typical, 283 postingsUnited States: middle half $17.00–$22.00/hr, median $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr)
  2. AustraliaA$47.50/hr (A$98.8K/yr) median, A$45.61–A$52.37/hr typical, 177 postings
  3. Victoria, AustraliaA$95.7K median, A$91.5K–A$103K typical, 23 postings
  4. Colorado$20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr) median, $18.75–$21.15/hr typical, 22 postingsColorado: middle half $18.75–$21.15/hr, median $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr)
  5. North Carolina$20.23/hr ($42.1K/yr) median, $17.00–$21.10/hr typical, 19 postingsNorth Carolina: middle half $17.00–$21.10/hr, median $20.23/hr ($42.1K/yr)
  6. Minnesota$20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr) median, $20.00–$20.00/hr typical, 15 postingsMinnesota: middle half $20.00–$20.00/hr, median $20.00/hr ($41.6K/yr)
  7. Texas$15.75/hr ($32.8K/yr) median, $15.00–$20.00/hr typical, 15 postingsTexas: middle half $15.00–$20.00/hr, median $15.75/hr ($32.8K/yr)
  8. New Hampshire$22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr) median, $22.00–$25.50/hr typical, 14 postingsNew Hampshire: middle half $22.00–$25.50/hr, median $22.00/hr ($45.8K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Early Childhood Teacher make in California?

The median posted base pay for Early Childhood Teacher jobs in California is $24.50/hr ($51K/yr), from 23 job postings with pay at 13 companies.

What is the typical Early Childhood Teacher pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $23.81–$27.50/hr. The top 10% list $59.5K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $44.7K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Early Childhood Teacher jobs?

The median here is $24.50/hr ($51K/yr), against $20.50/hr ($42.6K/yr) across all 474 postings for the role.

How many Early Childhood Teacher jobs in California list pay?

23 open postings at 13 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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