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

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

Median annual salary $103,560 +64.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,560
90th percentile $166,820
Employed locally 460
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,560
    25th
    $76,050
    50th (median)
    $103,560
    75th
    $133,660
    90th
    $166,820

    Visalia economic context

    Unemployment rate 10.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 149% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 49% 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
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    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
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $101,590
    Napa, CA $101,430
    El Centro, CA $100,680

    Related occupations in Visalia, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$101,340
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$43,530
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$54,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$95,320
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$80,040
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$56,930

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Visalia 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 Visalia, CA is 64.5% 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 Visalia?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $59,560 per year in Visalia, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,050.