How much does a career/technical education teacher make in California?
$76,630a year
Median yearly pay for career/technical education teachers in California. That is $36.84 an hour or $6,386 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.84
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,040
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,800Median: $76,630Highest 10%: $168,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,800 | $22.02 | |
| 25th | $52,110 | $25.05 | |
| Median | $76,630 | $36.84 | |
| 75th | $116,500 | $55.99 | |
| 90th | $168,700 | $81.10 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| 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 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $64,460 |
| Vallejo, CA | $62,810 |
| Merced, CA | $57,720 |
| Modesto, CA | $57,470 |
| Visalia, CA | $57,060 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for career/technical education teachers.
| 4. Washington | $77,530 |
| 5. Alaska | $77,310 |
| 6. Minnesota | $76,920 |
| 7. California | $76,630 |
| 8. New York | $75,170 |
| 9. Wyoming | $74,210 |
| 10. North Dakota | $73,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a career/technical education teacher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $36.84 ($76,630 a year).
Do career/technical education teachers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $76,630 against $63,820 nationally, 20% more.
Where does California rank for career/technical education teacher pay?
California ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays career/technical education teachers the most?
Chico, CA, with a median of $162,300 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.