How much does a middle school teacher make in Los Angeles?
$98,370a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $47.29 an hour or $8,198 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.29
- Vs. national median
- +53%
- Rank among cities
- 22 of 357
- Jobs in the area
- 12,780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,610Median: $98,370Highest 10%: $124,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,610 | $30.10 | |
| 25th | $75,970 | $36.52 | |
| Median | $98,370 | $47.29 | |
| 75th | $104,400 | $50.20 | |
| 90th | $124,700 | $59.96 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $175,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $172,500 |
| Geography Teacher | $146,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $141,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Economics Teacher | $137,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $134,600 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $132,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $131,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $131,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $47.29 ($98,370 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $98,370 against $64,370 nationally, 53% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $98,950, so Los Angeles pays 1% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for middle school teacher pay?
22 of 357 metro areas with data.
How much does a middle school teacher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $124,700 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.