The median annual wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in California is $98,710 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $102,040.
Pay spans roughly $61,940 at the 10th percentile to $133,160 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 96,050 people work as secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education in California.
| Median (annual) | $98,710 |
| Mean (annual) | $102,040 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $61,940 |
| 90th percentile | $133,160 |
| Employment | 96,050 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.