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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fresno, CA

Median annual salary $83,790 +33.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,440
90th percentile $101,590
Employed locally 1,120
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,440
    25th
    $63,220
    50th (median)
    $83,790
    75th
    $97,040
    90th
    $101,590

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 117% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 17% 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $52,070
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $39,290
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $80,040
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $97,510
    Tutors $36,480
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $43,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Fresno 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 Fresno, CA is 33.1% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $62,440 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,220.