How much does an education teacher make in Sacramento?
$82,370a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $39.60 an hour or $6,864 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.60
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 151
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,170Median: $82,370Highest 10%: $159,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,170 | $24.12 | |
| 25th | $64,070 | $30.80 | |
| Median | $82,370 | $39.60 | |
| 75th | $124,800 | $60.01 | |
| 90th | $159,500 | $76.67 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for education teachers.
| San Diego, CA | $129,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $123,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $121,500 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $105,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $92,720 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $39.60 ($82,370 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $82,370 against $75,350 nationally, 9% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $111,900, so Sacramento pays 26% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for education teacher pay?
20 of 151 metro areas with data.
How much does an education teacher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,170 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,500 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.