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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Stockton-Lodi, CA

Median annual salary $88,990 +39.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,700
90th percentile $162,030
Employed locally 70
National median $63,910

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,700
    25th
    $72,810
    50th (median)
    $88,990
    75th
    $140,840
    90th
    $162,030

    Stockton economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,531 2023 • Census ACS
    Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary vs area income 101% Median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary is 1% 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 Stockton, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,370
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $60,800
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $95,370
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $93,990
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,170
    Tutors $35,820

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School salary in Stockton, CA is 39.2% 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 Stockton?

    Entry-level Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (10th percentile) earn around $58,700 per year in Stockton, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,810.