How much does a teacher and instructor make in San Jose?
$77,720a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area. That is $37.37 an hour or $6,477 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.37
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among cities
- 50 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 1,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,740Median: $77,720Highest 10%: $132,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,740 | $23.43 | |
| 25th | $60,490 | $29.08 | |
| Median | $77,720 | $37.37 | |
| 75th | $113,800 | $54.72 | |
| 90th | $132,400 | $63.66 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Oxnard, CA | $77,230 |
| El Centro, CA | $77,110 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $76,640 |
Related jobs in San Jose
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $164,100 |
| Business Teacher | $160,100 |
| Engineering Teacher | $154,800 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $150,400 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $150,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $131,100 |
| History Teacher | $127,800 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $126,400 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $125,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $123,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teacher and instructor make an hour in San Jose?
The median hourly pay in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area is $37.37 ($77,720 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in San Jose than the national average?
Yes: $77,720 against $66,140 nationally, 18% more.
How does San Jose compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $87,460, so San Jose pays 11% less.
Where does San Jose rank for teacher and instructor pay?
50 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $132,400 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.