Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Merced, CA

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

Median annual salary $94,470 +47.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,860
90th percentile $154,810
Employed locally 40
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,860
    25th
    $76,190
    50th (median)
    $94,470
    75th
    $120,900
    90th
    $154,810

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 145% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 45% 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $51,560
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,400
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,470
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $100,390
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,090

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Merced, CA is 47.8% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $60,860 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,190.