Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $100,010 +62.6% vs national
Median hourly $48.08
10th percentile $45,220
90th percentile $162,100
Employed locally 50
National median $61,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,220
    25th
    $51,850
    50th (median)
    $100,010
    75th
    $122,940
    90th
    $162,100

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 177% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 77% above the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chico, CA $132,530
    Green Bay, WI $104,190
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $102,380
    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
    Chico, CA $132,530
    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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$44,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$52,380
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$101,960
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$96,370
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$100,680
    Tutors$46,750

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in El Centro, CA is $48.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.34 or more per hour.

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in El Centro, CA is 62.6% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $45,220 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,850.