salary$99,060 a yearmedian pay in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,130per year
Top pay (top 10%)$119,560per year
Jobs in the area2,180people work this job
Can a elementary school teacher afford Santa Rosa?
OK. Rent of $2,393 a month takes 29.0% 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 Santa Rosa, CA?
The median pay for a elementary school teacher in the Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA area is $99,060 a year. Most earn between $60,130 and $119,560.
Can a elementary school teacher afford to live in Santa Rosa?
Typical rent of $2,393 a month takes 29.0% 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 Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA metro area.