How much does a teacher and instructor make in Sacramento?
$81,720a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $39.29 an hour or $6,810 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.29
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 35 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 3,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,930Median: $81,720Highest 10%: $111,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,930 | $23.52 | |
| 25th | $73,310 | $35.25 | |
| Median | $81,720 | $39.29 | |
| 75th | $102,000 | $49.05 | |
| 90th | $111,200 | $53.44 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Salinas, CA | $113,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $105,200 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 teacher and instructor make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $39.29 ($81,720 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $81,720 against $66,140 nationally, 24% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $87,460, so Sacramento pays 7% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for teacher and instructor pay?
35 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,200 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.