Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in El Centro, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Centro, CA

Median annual salary $96,370 +49.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,540
90th percentile $125,990
Employed locally 580
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,540
    25th
    $74,400
    50th (median)
    $96,370
    75th
    $116,840
    90th
    $125,990

    El Centro economic context

    Unemployment rate 18.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,393 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 171% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 71% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $105,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,400
    Kingston, NY $104,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $103,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640

    Nearby metros — Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $103,640
    Napa, CA $100,720
    Vallejo, CA $100,140
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $99,930
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $99,840

    Related occupations in El Centro, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$44,020
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$52,380
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$101,960
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$100,680
    Tutors$46,750
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$100,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in El Centro?

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

    Is El Centro above or below average for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in El Centro, CA is 49.2% above the national median of $64,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in El Centro?

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $60,540 per year in El Centro, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,400.