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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $101,590 +61.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $66,760
90th percentile $129,230
Employed locally 3,950
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,760
    25th
    $79,970
    50th (median)
    $101,590
    75th
    $128,190
    90th
    $129,230

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 65% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 35% 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
    Napa, CA $101,430
    El Centro, CA $100,680

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,220
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $60,080

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is San Jose 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 San Jose, CA is 61.3% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $66,760 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,970.