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

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

Median annual salary $82,480 +34.1% vs national
Median hourly $39.65
10th percentile $44,800
90th percentile $164,670
Employed locally 100
National median $61,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,800
    25th
    $59,380
    50th (median)
    $82,480
    75th
    $122,040
    90th
    $164,670

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 87% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 13% below 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
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $99,530
    Lebanon, PA $99,520

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Chico, CA $132,530
    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

    Related occupations in Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $110,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,410
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,300
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,320
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $63,970
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,660

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Salinas, CA is $39.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $75.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Salinas, CA is 34.1% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $44,800 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,380.