How much does a teacher and instructor make in Fresno?
$105,200a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Fresno, CA metro area. That is $50.58 an hour or $8,767 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.58
- Vs. national median
- +59%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 2,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,410Median: $105,200Highest 10%: $120,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,410 | $28.56 | |
| 25th | $80,070 | $38.50 | |
| Median | $105,200 | $50.58 | |
| 75th | $107,200 | $51.53 | |
| 90th | $120,900 | $58.14 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Salinas, CA | $113,400 |
| Modesto, CA | $103,900 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $101,100 |
| Stockton, CA | $99,820 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $97,680 |
| Riverside, CA | $97,070 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $96,820 |
| Chico, CA | $95,420 |
| Merced, CA | $93,400 |
| Hanford, CA | $86,710 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $85,640 |
| Napa, CA | $84,420 |
| Visalia, CA | $83,410 |
| Sacramento, CA | $81,720 |
| Yuba City, CA | $81,320 |
| San Diego, CA | $80,460 |
| San Francisco, CA | $79,250 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $78,820 |
| Vallejo, CA | $78,760 |
| San Jose, CA | $77,720 |
| Oxnard, CA | $77,230 |
| El Centro, CA | $77,110 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $76,640 |
Related jobs in Fresno
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Foreign Language and Literature Teacher | $167,200 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $144,200 |
| Business Teacher | $138,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $138,400 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $137,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $137,700 |
| Communications Teacher | $136,700 |
| Art | $136,000 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $135,900 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $135,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in Fresno?
The median hourly pay in the Fresno, CA metro area is $50.58 ($105,200 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Fresno than the national average?
Yes: $105,200 against $66,140 nationally, 59% more.
How does Fresno compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $87,460, so Fresno pays 20% more.
Where does Fresno rank for teacher and instructor pay?
4 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,900 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.