salary$103,390 a yearmedian pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,980per year
Top pay (top 10%)$117,100per year
Jobs in the area10,480people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Sacramento?
OK. Rent of $2,152 a month takes 25.0% 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 Sacramento, CA?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA area is $103,390 a year. Most earn between $60,980 and $117,100.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Sacramento?
Typical rent of $2,152 a month takes 25.0% 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 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area.