Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in California
Local pay for middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 25-2022
$98,950
median pay, California
37,300
employed in California
+53.7%
vs U.S. median
-2.0%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education in California earn between $76,270 and $111,610 a year; the U.S. median is $64,370.
$62,410
P10
$76,270
P25
$98,950
MEDIAN
$111,610
P75
$129,500
P90
Pay by metro in California
$105,030
$104,250
$104,140
$103,880
$101,770
$101,250
$100,810
$99,360
$60k $140k $220k