Middle School Teachers Salary in California
Also called: Middle School Teachers
Middle School Teachers in California earn a median of $98,950 a year, +54% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $98,950
- vs. U.S. median
- +54% ($64,370)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 37,300
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,410; the top 10% earn over $129,500. Nationally the range is $48,080 to $102,540.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$82,550 median in California
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$101,370 median in California
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$99,650 median in California
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$101,530 median in California
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$101,060 median in California
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$102,030 median in California
Middle School Teachers pay in California
How much do middle school teachers make in California?
The median is $98,950 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $62,410 and the top 10% earn over $129,500. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for middle school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+54% vs. the national median of $64,370). Living costs are not included.