Career/Technical Education Teachers (Postsecondary) Salary in California
Also called: Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Career/Technical Education Teachers (Postsecondary) in California earn a median of $76,630 a year, +20% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $76,630
- vs. U.S. median
- +20% ($63,820)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 11,040
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,800; the top 10% earn over $168,680. Nationally the range is $41,960 to $108,620.
States ranked near California
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Career/Technical Education Teachers (Postsecondary) pay in California
How much do career/technical education teachers (postsecondary) make in California?
The median is $76,630 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,800 and the top 10% earn over $168,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for career/technical education teachers (postsecondary)?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 51 (+20% vs. the national median of $63,820). Living costs are not included.