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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $99,460 +57.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,060
90th percentile $105,450
Employed locally 1,500
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,060
    25th
    $76,020
    50th (median)
    $99,460
    75th
    $105,450
    90th
    $105,450

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 106% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 6% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,330
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,680
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $57,660
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $78,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Sacramento 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 Sacramento, CA is 57.9% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $59,060 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,020.