How much does a career/technical education teacher make in California?
$80,620a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in California. That is $38.76 an hour or $6,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.76
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,590Median: $80,620Highest 10%: $126,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,590 | $29.13 | |
| 25th | $64,330 | $30.93 | |
| Median | $80,620 | $38.76 | |
| 75th | $102,500 | $49.28 | |
| 90th | $126,200 | $60.66 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Maria, CA | $126,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $105,600 |
| San Francisco, CA | $101,800 |
| Modesto, CA | $96,940 |
| San Jose, CA | $96,250 |
| Merced, CA | $93,780 |
| El Centro, CA | $85,680 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $81,950 |
| San Diego, CA | $80,210 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $80,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $80,060 |
| Stockton, CA | $79,470 |
| Visalia, CA | $77,920 |
| Oxnard, CA | $75,460 |
| Riverside, CA | $75,030 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $70,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 3. Massachusetts | $98,020 |
| 4. New Jersey | $83,770 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $81,820 |
| 6. California | $80,620 |
| 7. New York | $79,820 |
| 8. Delaware | $79,230 |
| 9. Ohio | $79,230 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $38.76 ($80,620 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $80,620 against $66,270 nationally, 22% more.
Where does California rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
California ranks 6 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA, with a median of $126,200 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.