How much does a health specialties teacher make in California?
$165,100a year
Median yearly pay for health specialties teachers in California. That is $79.38 an hour or $13,760 a month.
- Hourly
- $79.38
- Vs. national median
- +54%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 17,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,510Median: $165,100Highest 10%: $381,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,510 | $31.50 | |
| 25th | $99,960 | $48.06 | |
| Median | $165,100 | $79.38 | |
| 75th | $357,200 | $171.74 | |
| 90th | $381,600 | $183.44 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $357,200 |
| Fresno, CA | $138,400 |
| Riverside, CA | $136,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $134,600 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $119,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $107,700 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $104,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $80,690 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for health specialties teachers.
| 1. Utah | $168,100 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $167,500 |
| 3. California | $165,100 |
| 4. Washington | $137,500 |
| 5. Mississippi | $137,200 |
| 6. Colorado | $136,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a health specialties teacher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $79.38 ($165,100 a year).
Do health specialties teachers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $165,100 against $107,300 nationally, 54% more.
Where does California rank for health specialties teacher pay?
California ranks 3 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays health specialties teachers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $357,200 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.