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How much does a career/technical education teacher make in Bakersfield?

$64,460a year

Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area. That is $30.99 an hour or $5,372 a month.

Hourly
$30.99
Vs. national median
+1%
Rank among cities
113 of 270
Jobs in the area
240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,730Median: $64,460Highest 10%: $144,600
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,730$21.99
25th$46,230$22.23
Median$64,460$30.99
75th$123,000$59.14
90th$144,600$69.52

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers.

Chico, CA$162,300
El Centro, CA$106,600
San Luis Obispo, CA$104,200
San Jose, CA$89,110
San Francisco, CA$86,980
Redding, CA$82,660
Salinas, CA$76,960
Sacramento, CA$76,670
San Diego, CA$76,660
Santa Maria, CA$76,250
Los Angeles, CA$75,450
Riverside, CA$74,230
Fresno, CA$72,140
Stockton, CA$66,570
Vallejo, CA$62,810
Merced, CA$57,720
Modesto, CA$57,470
Visalia, CA$57,060
Career/Technical Education Teacher salary in California Career/Technical Education Teacher salary in all states

Related jobs in Bakersfield

Same field, median yearly pay.

English Language and Literature Teacher$132,200
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher$122,700
Health Specialties Teacher$119,500
Instructional Coordinator$104,600
Secondary School Teacher$99,150
Nursing Instructor and Teacher$98,360
Teacher and Instructor$96,820
Middle School Teacher$93,480
Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$87,490
Elementary School Teacher$79,900
Salaries for every job in Bakersfield, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in Bakersfield?

The median hourly pay in the Bakersfield-Delano, CA metro area is $30.99 ($64,460 a year).

Do career/technical education teachers make more in Bakersfield than the national average?

Yes: $64,460 against $63,820 nationally, 1% more.

How does Bakersfield compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $76,630, so Bakersfield pays 16% less.

Where does Bakersfield rank for career/technical education teacher pay?

113 of 270 metro areas with data.

How much does a career/technical education teacher make starting out in Bakersfield?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,730 or less a year; the top 10% make $144,600 or more.

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.