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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $97,530 +51% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,080
90th percentile $131,460
Employed locally 1,020
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,080
    25th
    $77,170
    50th (median)
    $97,530
    75th
    $108,990
    90th
    $131,460

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 95% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 5% below 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 Santa Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $97,160
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,440
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $59,430
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $47,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,990
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $62,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Is Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa, CA is 51% 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 Santa Rosa?

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $62,080 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,170.