Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $132,530 +115.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.72
10th percentile $46,170
90th percentile $231,340
Employed locally 60
National median $61,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,170
    25th
    $60,790
    50th (median)
    $132,530
    75th
    $164,540
    90th
    $231,340

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 193% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 93% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Green Bay, WI $104,190
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $102,380
    El Centro, CA $100,010
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $99,530
    Lebanon, PA $99,520
    Madison, WI $98,040

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Centro, CA $100,010
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $99,530
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $94,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $94,040
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $93,050
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $90,570

    Related occupations in Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$38,350
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$93,670
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$59,180
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$57,520
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82,890
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$43,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Chico?

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Chico, CA is $63.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.84 or more per hour.

    Is Chico above or below average for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Chico, CA is 115.5% above the national median of $61,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Chico?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $46,170 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,790.