California

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$94,680
+31.4% vs national
Hourly Wage
N/A
 
10th Percentile
$62,410
Entry level
90th Percentile
$129,500
Senior level
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Salary Range

Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educations in California earn between $62,410 and $129,500, with a mean of $94,680. The national average for this role is $72,034.

$94,680 mean
10th Percentile$62,41090th Percentile$129,500

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$94,680
National Average$72,034
Washington$99,330
New York$95,960
Massachusetts$87,300
Connecticut$86,920
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Data Source

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