How much does an educational make in California?
$86,500a year
Median yearly pay for educationals in California. That is $41.59 an hour or $7,208 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.59
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 45,140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $51,890Median: $86,500Highest 10%: $136,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $51,890 | $24.95 | |
| 25th | $63,910 | $30.73 | |
| Median | $86,500 | $41.59 | |
| 75th | $119,800 | $57.59 | |
| 90th | $136,700 | $65.70 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| El Centro, CA | $141,800 |
| Yuba City, CA | $101,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $101,300 |
| Sacramento, CA | $100,900 |
| Oxnard, CA | $100,800 |
| Hanford, CA | $100,400 |
| Salinas, CA | $100,400 |
| Napa, CA | $99,900 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $99,330 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $98,480 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $97,700 |
| Riverside, CA | $96,780 |
| Visalia, CA | $96,720 |
| Chico, CA | $96,080 |
| San Jose, CA | $95,390 |
| San Francisco, CA | $94,600 |
| Modesto, CA | $94,370 |
| Vallejo, CA | $91,670 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $86,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $83,520 |
| Merced, CA | $83,020 |
| Stockton, CA | $79,840 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $79,000 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $74,990 |
| Redding, CA | $58,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for educationals.
| 1. California | $86,500 |
| 2. Alaska | $82,900 |
| 3. Washington | $82,670 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $80,470 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $41.59 ($86,500 a year).
Do educationals make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $86,500 against $64,330 nationally, 34% more.
Where does California rank for educational pay?
California ranks 1 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays educationals the most?
El Centro, CA, with a median of $141,800 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.