Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $98,720 +54.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $70,970
90th percentile $122,070
Employed locally 590
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $70,970
    25th
    $81,290
    50th (median)
    $98,720
    75th
    $106,850
    90th
    $122,070

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 106% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 6% 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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,420
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,580
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $56,210
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,970
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,770
    Tutors $42,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School make per hour in Los Angeles?

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Los Angeles, CA is 54.5% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $70,970 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,290.