Middle School Teacher Salary in California
Based on 47K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$96,820
$46.548/hr
vs National Average
$65,433
+48.0% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $128K
47K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Middle School Teacher in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,100 |
| 25th percentile | $75,640 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $96,820 |
| 75th percentile | $107,060 |
| 90th percentile | $128,190 |
Historical Salary Trend — Middle School Teacher in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $92,330 |
| 2023 | $99,430 |
| 2024 | $96,820 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $92,330 | $62,704 |
| 2023 | $99,430 | $65,652 |
| 2024 | $96,820 | $65,433 |