Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in El Centro, CA

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

Median annual salary $85,680 +34.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,400
90th percentile $128,670
Employed locally 40
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,400
    25th
    $77,070
    50th (median)
    $85,680
    75th
    $107,350
    90th
    $128,670

    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, Secondary School salary vs area income 152% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 52% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,680
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $117,500
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $105,610
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,180
    Fresno, CA $102,240
    Modesto, CA $101,970

    Nearby metros — Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $127,680
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $117,500
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,180
    Fresno, CA $102,240
    Modesto, CA $101,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,400

    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, Secondary School make per hour in El Centro?

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in El Centro, CA is 34.1% above the national median of $63,910. 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, Secondary School in El Centro?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $61,400 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,070.