Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $93,050 +44.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,390
90th percentile $125,180
Employed locally 500
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,390
    25th
    $67,270
    50th (median)
    $93,050
    75th
    $103,030
    90th
    $125,180

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 100% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 0% 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$92,200
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$52,710
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$49,100
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$44,310
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$80,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo, CA is 44.1% 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 San Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $59,390 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,270.