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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $100,400 +57.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $65,630
90th percentile $163,390
Employed locally 50
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,630
    25th
    $80,860
    50th (median)
    $100,400
    75th
    $140,820
    90th
    $163,390

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 98% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 2% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $98,720

    Related occupations in Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,160
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,440
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $59,430
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,530
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,990

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 57.1% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $65,630 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,860.