Teachers and Instructors, All Other Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $78,990 +22.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,910
90th percentile $127,870
Employed locally 1,760
National median $64,690

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,910
    25th
    $60,460
    50th (median)
    $78,990
    75th
    $114,250
    90th
    $127,870

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary vs area income 50% Median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary is 50% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Teachers and Instructors, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Rhode Island $125,420
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $119,060
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780

    Nearby metros — Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Salinas, CA $110,760
    Napa, CA $108,980
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $102,230
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,780
    Merced, CA $100,390
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $98,940

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teachers and Instructors, All Other make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in San Jose, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Teachers and Instructors, All Other salaries?

    The median Teachers and Instructors, All Other salary in San Jose, CA is 22.1% above the national median of $64,690. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teachers and Instructors, All Other in San Jose?

    Entry-level Teachers and Instructors, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $49,910 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,460.