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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hanford-Corcoran, CA

Median annual salary $99,800 +54.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,010
90th percentile $124,410
Employed locally 750
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,010
    25th
    $76,060
    50th (median)
    $99,800
    75th
    $113,260
    90th
    $124,410

    Hanford economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,750 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 145% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 45% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, 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 Hanford, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$41,260
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$98,250
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$55,580
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78,830
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$42,170
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$88,110

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Hanford 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 Hanford, CA is 54.5% 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 Hanford?

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $60,010 per year in Hanford, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,060.