How much does a middle school teacher make in Sacramento?
$99,360a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $47.77 an hour or $8,280 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.77
- Vs. national median
- +54%
- Rank among cities
- 18 of 357
- Jobs in the area
- 1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,140Median: $99,360Highest 10%: $113,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,140 | $28.91 | |
| 25th | $76,150 | $36.61 | |
| Median | $99,360 | $47.77 | |
| 75th | $108,500 | $52.14 | |
| 90th | $113,100 | $54.39 |
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 |
| 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 |
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 a middle school teacher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $47.77 ($99,360 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $99,360 against $64,370 nationally, 54% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $98,950, so Sacramento pays 0% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for middle school teacher pay?
18 of 357 metro areas with data.
How much does a middle school teacher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,140 or less a year; the top 10% make $113,100 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.