Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $77,610 +23.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,980
90th percentile $105,020
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,980
    25th
    $63,900
    50th (median)
    $77,610
    75th
    $104,660
    90th
    $105,020

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 115% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 15% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    Nearby metros — Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,590
    Napa, CA $101,430

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $67,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,370
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $167,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Bakersfield?

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

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Bakersfield, CA is 23.2% above the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $61,980 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,900.