Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in California
Local pay for secondary 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 25-2031
$101,370
median pay, California
99,230
employed in California
+40.7%
vs U.S. median
-1.6%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in California earn between $79,710 and $125,920 a year; the U.S. median is $72,040.
$64,600
P10
$79,710
P25
$101,370
MEDIAN
$125,920
P75
$132,600
P90
Pay by metro in California
$108,850
$108,230
$105,060
$102,880
$102,840
$102,810
$102,590
$102,510
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