How much does an education teacher make in California?
$111,900a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in California. That is $53.77 an hour or $9,321 a month.
- Hourly
- $53.77
- Vs. national median
- +48%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,620Median: $111,900Highest 10%: $159,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,620 | $28.66 | |
| 25th | $79,040 | $38.00 | |
| Median | $111,900 | $53.77 | |
| 75th | $132,700 | $63.81 | |
| 90th | $159,300 | $76.57 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Diego, CA | $129,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $123,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $121,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $105,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $92,720 |
| Sacramento, CA | $82,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for education teachers.
| 1. California | $111,900 |
| 2. Louisiana | $83,710 |
| 3. New York | $82,020 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $80,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $53.77 ($111,900 a year).
Do education teachers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $111,900 against $75,350 nationally, 48% more.
Where does California rank for education teacher pay?
California ranks 1 of 49 states.
Which city in California pays education teachers the most?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, 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.