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

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

Median annual salary $101,900 +61.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $75,650
90th percentile $125,430
Employed locally 590
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,650
    25th
    $78,220
    50th (median)
    $101,900
    75th
    $103,870
    90th
    $125,430

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 128% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 28% 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
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,590

    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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,590
    Napa, CA $101,430
    El Centro, CA $100,680

    Related occupations in Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $45,790
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $100,430
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $58,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $98,150
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,630
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $60,570

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Modesto 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 Modesto, CA is 61.8% 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $75,650 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,220.