Secondary School Teacher Salary in California
Based on 96K+ workers in California
Data year: 2024 · Last updated: May 2026
Median Annual Salary (CA)
$98,710
$47.457/hr
vs National Average
$67,394
+46.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$62K – $133K
96K employed in California
Salary Distribution — Secondary School Teacher in California
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,940 |
| 25th percentile | $76,870 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $98,710 |
| 75th percentile | $122,350 |
| 90th percentile | $133,160 |
Historical Salary Trend — Secondary School Teacher in California vs National
| Year | Median Salary (United States) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,260 |
| 2023 | $101,540 |
| 2024 | $98,710 |
| Year | California Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $95,260 | $63,868 |
| 2023 | $101,540 | $67,463 |
| 2024 | $98,710 | $67,394 |