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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $97,970 +51.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,890
90th percentile $167,790
Employed locally 27,900
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,890
    25th
    $77,380
    50th (median)
    $97,970
    75th
    $127,490
    90th
    $167,790

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 105% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 5% 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 Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$45,420
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$100,580
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$56,210
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$47,770
    Tutors$42,300
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$116,720

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles, CA is 51.7% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $62,890 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,380.