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

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

Median annual salary $79,660 +26.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,650
90th percentile $129,790
Employed locally 520
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,650
    25th
    $74,780
    50th (median)
    $79,660
    75th
    $102,360
    90th
    $129,790

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 84% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 16% below 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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$110,760
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$46,410
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$101,300
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$98,320
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$63,970
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$46,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Salinas 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 Salinas, CA is 26.5% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $57,650 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,780.