California

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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$105,880
+38.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
N/A
 
10th Percentile
$64,600
Entry level
90th Percentile
$132,600
Senior level
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Salary Range

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Educations in California earn between $64,600 and $132,600, with a mean of $105,880. The national average for this role is $76,319.

$105,880 mean
10th Percentile$64,60090th Percentile$132,600

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$105,880
National Average$76,319
Washington$99,350
New York$97,220
Massachusetts$90,270
Illinois$89,320
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Data Source

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