Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Merced, CA
The median elementary school teachers, except special education in Merced, CA earns $100,120 a year, 57% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $6,021 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $74,520
- 25th percentile
- $92,570
- Median percentile
- $100,120
- 75th percentile
- $128,220
- 90th percentile
- $129,410
Based on 1,560 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$72,256 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $100,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$13,196 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$7,659 |
| California income tax (approx.) | −$7,008 |
| Monthly take-home | $6,021 |
| Every two weeks | $2,779 |
Does it go far here?
$101,877Median pay in Merced, CA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 98.3 vs 100).
22%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,343 a month, Census ACS).
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All elementary school teachers, except special education salaries · Take-home pay in California