Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in San Jose, CA

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

Median annual salary $103,180 +61.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $73,830
90th percentile $196,500
Employed locally 170
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,830
    25th
    $77,580
    50th (median)
    $103,180
    75th
    $145,250
    90th
    $196,500

    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, Secondary School salary vs area income 66% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 34% 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
    Fresno, CA $102,240
    Modesto, CA $101,970
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $101,490

    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
    Fresno, CA $102,240
    Modesto, CA $101,970
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $100,400
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $98,720

    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, Secondary School make per hour in San Jose?

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in San Jose, CA is 61.4% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $73,830 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,580.