Education Teachers Salary in California
Education Teachers in California earn a median of $111,850 a year, +48% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $111,850
- vs. U.S. median
- +48% ($75,350)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,100
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,620; the top 10% earn over $159,270. Nationally the range is $39,530 to $126,860.
States ranked near California
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- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$107,340 median in California
- Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary$125,640 median in California
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$127,680 median in California
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$135,000 median in California
Education Teachers pay in California
How much do education teachers make in California?
The median is $111,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,620 and the top 10% earn over $159,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for education teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 49 (+48% vs. the national median of $75,350). Living costs are not included.