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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $81,450 +27.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $56,350
90th percentile $158,010
Employed locally 110
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,350
    25th
    $60,120
    50th (median)
    $81,450
    75th
    $113,480
    90th
    $158,010

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 87% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 13% below 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,330
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,680
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $57,660
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $78,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Sacramento, CA is 27.4% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $56,350 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,120.