Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School Salary in California
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle Schools in California make a median of $59,780 a year. The range runs from $44K at the entry level to $105K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of California. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
So what does $60K get you in California?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, California
Entry-level career/technical education teachers, middle schools (10th percentile) start around $44K. Mid-career wages sit at $60K. Top earners bring in $105K or more, a $61K spread from bottom to top.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do career/technical education teachers, middle schools make in California?
The median is $59,780 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,770, and experienced career/technical education teachers, middle schools can clear $104,690. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $60K enough to live in California?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,016/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,471/month, which eats 61.5% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a career/technical education teachers, middle school salary go in California?
California has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median career/technical education teachers, middle school salary is worth about $56,322 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do career/technical education teachers, middle schools get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.