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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $100,680 +59.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,640
90th percentile $201,310
Employed locally 280
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,640
    25th
    $77,740
    50th (median)
    $100,680
    75th
    $130,370
    90th
    $201,310

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 179% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 79% 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 El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,380
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $101,960
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $96,370
    Tutors $46,750
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $100,980

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is El Centro 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 El Centro, CA is 59.9% 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 El Centro?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $60,640 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,740.