How much does a middle school teacher make in California?
$98,950a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in California. That is $47.57 an hour or $8,246 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.57
- Vs. national median
- +54%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 37,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,410Median: $98,950Highest 10%: $129,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,410 | $30.00 | |
| 25th | $76,270 | $36.67 | |
| Median | $98,950 | $47.57 | |
| 75th | $111,600 | $53.66 | |
| 90th | $129,500 | $62.26 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $105,000 |
| Fresno, CA | $104,300 |
| El Centro, CA | $104,100 |
| Oxnard, CA | $103,900 |
| Merced, CA | $101,800 |
| Modesto, CA | $101,300 |
| Riverside, CA | $100,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $99,360 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $98,370 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $98,020 |
| Napa, CA | $95,590 |
| Vallejo, CA | $93,680 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $93,480 |
| Hanford, CA | $92,040 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $90,870 |
| Stockton, CA | $82,030 |
| San Francisco, CA | $81,100 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $80,100 |
| Visalia, CA | $79,740 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $79,490 |
| Chico, CA | $79,300 |
| Yuba City, CA | $78,760 |
| San Diego, CA | $78,460 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 1. Washington | $102,100 |
| 2. California | $98,950 |
| 3. New York | $94,840 |
| 4. Connecticut | $93,610 |
| 5. Rhode Island | $92,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $47.57 ($98,950 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $98,950 against $64,370 nationally, 54% more.
Where does California rank for middle school teacher pay?
California ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays middle school teachers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $105,000 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.