Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other Salary in San Jose, CA

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

Median annual salary $73,220 +51.3% vs national
Median hourly $35.20
10th percentile $38,100
90th percentile $125,130
Employed locally 2,170
National median $48,400

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,100
    25th
    $42,750
    50th (median)
    $73,220
    75th
    $83,350
    90th
    $125,130

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salary vs area income 47% Median Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salary is 53% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Grand Junction, CO $78,430
    District of Columbia $77,520
    Mansfield, OH $75,970
    Madison, WI $74,960
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $73,810
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $73,640

    Nearby metros — Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $67,540
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $66,980
    El Centro, CA $64,210
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $64,180
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $62,360
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,350

    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 Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other in San Jose, CA is $35.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $62.17 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salaries?

    The median Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other salary in San Jose, CA is 51.3% above the national median of $48,400. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other in San Jose?

    Entry-level Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $38,100 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,750.