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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $99,530 +61.9% vs national
Median hourly $47.85
10th percentile $36,040
90th percentile $135,650
Employed locally 40
National median $61,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,040
    25th
    $84,610
    50th (median)
    $99,530
    75th
    $118,210
    90th
    $135,650

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 145% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 45% 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
    El Centro, CA $100,010
    Lebanon, PA $99,520
    Madison, WI $98,040

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chico, CA $132,530
    El Centro, CA $100,010
    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 Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $41,260
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,800
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,250
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $55,580
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,830
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $42,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Hanford, CA is $47.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Hanford, CA is 61.9% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $36,040 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,610.