Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $93,050 +51.3% vs national
Median hourly $44.74
10th percentile $48,070
90th percentile $173,630
Employed locally 270
National median $61,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,070
    25th
    $64,060
    50th (median)
    $93,050
    75th
    $133,000
    90th
    $173,630

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 59% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 41% 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 Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $90,570

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary in San Jose, CA is $44.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.59 or more per hour.

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Jose, CA is 51.3% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,070 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,060.