How much does a business teacher make in California?
$128,500a year
Median yearly pay for business teachers in California. That is $61.76 an hour or $10,710 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.76
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,910Median: $128,500Highest 10%: $250,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,910 | $29.28 | |
| 25th | $80,600 | $38.75 | |
| Median | $128,500 | $61.76 | |
| 75th | $176,600 | $84.89 | |
| 90th | $250,700 | $120.53 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $160,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $148,500 |
| Fresno, CA | $138,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $128,600 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $128,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $126,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $113,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $103,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for business teachers.
| 1. Alaska | $168,900 |
| 2. Delaware | $130,400 |
| 3. Louisiana | $129,000 |
| 4. California | $128,500 |
| 5. District of Columbia | $128,400 |
| 6. Maryland | $126,600 |
| 7. Utah | $115,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a business teacher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $61.76 ($128,500 a year).
Do business teachers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $128,500 against $99,080 nationally, 30% more.
Where does California rank for business teacher pay?
California ranks 4 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays business teachers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $160,100 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.