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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in California

In California, secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education earn a median of $98,710 per year.

Median (California)
$98,710
Bottom 10%
$61,940
Top 10%
$133,160
Employed in California
96,050

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education earn a median of $98,710 — 53% above the national median of $64,580. Locally the range runs $61,940 to $133,160. About 96,050 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #2 of 54 states for secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education pay — roughly the 98th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $99,640) by 1%. State employment of about 96,050 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$64,580
US bottom 10%
$47,330
US top 10%
$104,670

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Learning Strategies
  • Critical Thinking
  • Monitoring
  • Active Learning
  • Writing

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