salary$101,860 a yearmedian pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,340per year
Top pay (top 10%)$126,700per year
Jobs in the area17,860people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Berkeley?
OK. Rent of $2,355 a month takes 27.7% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Berkeley, CA?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA area is $101,860 a year. Most earn between $62,340 and $126,700.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Berkeley?
Typical rent of $2,355 a month takes 27.7% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area.