salary$101,860 a yearmedian pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$62,250per year
Top pay (top 10%)$129,130per year
Jobs in the area44,790people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Irvine?
Expensive. Rent of $3,405 a month takes 40.1% of the median elementary school teacher salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a elementary school teacher make in Irvine, CA?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area is $101,860 a year. Most earn between $62,250 and $129,130.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Irvine?
Typical rent of $3,405 a month takes 40.1% of the median elementary school teacher salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area.