How much does an education teacher make in San Jose?
$121,500a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $58.42 an hour or $10,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.42
- Vs. national median
- +61%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 151
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,910Median: $121,500Highest 10%: $159,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,910 | $38.42 | |
| 25th | $101,200 | $48.65 | |
| Median | $121,500 | $58.42 | |
| 75th | $159,300 | $76.57 | |
| 90th | $159,300 | $76.57 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for education teachers.
| San Diego, CA | $129,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $123,900 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $105,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $92,720 |
| Sacramento, CA | $82,370 |
Related jobs in San Jose
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $164,100 |
| Business Teacher | $160,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $154,800 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $150,400 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $150,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $131,100 |
| History Teacher | $127,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $126,400 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $125,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $123,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an education teacher make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $58.42 ($121,500 a year).
Do education teachers make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $121,500 against $75,350 nationally, 61% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $111,900, so San Jose pays 9% more.
Where does San Jose rank for education teacher pay?
3 of 151 metro areas with data.
How much does an education teacher make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $79,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,300 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.