Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $80,100 +25.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $68,470
90th percentile $98,550
Employed locally 50
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,470
    25th
    $68,470
    50th (median)
    $80,100
    75th
    $97,830
    90th
    $98,550

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 73% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 27% 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 Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$45,820
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$80,630
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$82,170
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$50,710
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$60,060
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$45,250

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 25.3% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $68,470 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,470.