How much does an adult basic education make in California?
$102,000a year
Median yearly pay for adult basic educations in California. That is $49.05 an hour or $8,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.05
- Vs. national median
- +66%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,930Median: $102,000Highest 10%: $131,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,930 | $26.89 | |
| 25th | $68,750 | $33.05 | |
| Median | $102,000 | $49.05 | |
| 75th | $125,100 | $60.14 | |
| 90th | $131,500 | $63.23 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Modesto, CA | $129,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $119,600 |
| San Diego, CA | $107,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $105,800 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $102,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $98,860 |
| San Jose, CA | $96,280 |
| Oxnard, CA | $79,810 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for adult basic educations.
| 1. California | $102,000 |
| 2. New Jersey | $81,100 |
| 3. Delaware | $78,600 |
| 4. New York | $78,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an adult basic education make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $49.05 ($102,000 a year).
Do adult basic educations make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $102,000 against $61,540 nationally, 66% more.
Where does California rank for adult basic education pay?
California ranks 1 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays adult basic educations the most?
Modesto, CA, with a median of $129,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.