How much does an engineering teacher make in Sacramento?
$100,700a year
Median yearly pay for engineering teachers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $48.41 an hour or $8,392 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.41
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 80
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,020Median: $100,700Highest 10%: $159,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,020 | $18.28 | |
| 25th | $100,700 | $48.41 | |
| Median | $100,700 | $48.41 | |
| 75th | $129,700 | $62.33 | |
| 90th | $159,500 | $76.67 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for engineering teachers.
| San Francisco, CA | $175,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $163,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $154,800 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $137,800 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $128,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $126,700 |
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 engineering teacher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $48.41 ($100,700 a year).
Do engineering teachers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
No: $100,700 against $109,300 nationally, 8% less.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $137,300, so Sacramento pays 27% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for engineering teacher pay?
57 of 80 metro areas with data.
How much does an engineering teacher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $38,020 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.