California

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$89,160
+22.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
N/A
 
10th Percentile
$60,590
Entry level
90th Percentile
$126,170
Senior level
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Salary Range

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary Schools in California earn between $60,590 and $126,170, with a mean of $89,160. The national average for this role is $72,651.

$89,160 mean
10th Percentile$60,59090th Percentile$126,170

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$89,160
National Average$72,651
Washington$98,310
Connecticut$96,750
Massachusetts$93,230
New York$87,100
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.