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

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

Median annual salary $97,470 +50.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,450
90th percentile $121,320
Employed locally 930
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,450
    25th
    $76,810
    50th (median)
    $97,470
    75th
    $113,880
    90th
    $121,320

    Merced economic context

    Unemployment rate 9.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $65,044 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 150% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 50% 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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $103,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, 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 Merced, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $51,560
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,930
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,400
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $100,390
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $49,090
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Merced 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 Merced, CA is 50.9% 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 Merced?

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $60,450 per year in Merced, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,810.