Secondary School Teachers Salary in California
Also called: Secondary School Teachers
Secondary School Teachers in California earn a median of $101,370 a year, +41% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $101,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +41% ($72,040)
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 99,230
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,600; the top 10% earn over $132,600. Nationally the range is $48,780 to $107,600.
States ranked near California
Similar jobs in California
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$99,650 median in California
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$82,550 median in California
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$98,950 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
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$101,530 median in California
Secondary School Teachers pay in California
How much do secondary school teachers make in California?
The median is $101,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,600 and the top 10% earn over $132,600. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for secondary school teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 2 of 51 (+41% vs. the national median of $72,040). Living costs are not included.