Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California
In California, the median pay for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary is $36.84 an hour ($76,630 a year). About 11,040 people work in this job there.
That is 20% higher than the U.S. median ($63,820). California ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.02 | $45,800 |
| 25% of workers | $25.05 | $52,110 |
| Half of workers (median) | $36.84 | $76,630 |
| 75% of workers | $55.99 | $116,450 |
| 90% of workers | $81.10 | $168,680 |
Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Chico | $162,300 | 50 |
| El Centro | $106,620 | 60 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $104,190 | 50 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $89,110 | 310 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $86,980 | 1,410 |
| Redding | $82,660 | 110 |
| Salinas | $76,960 | 130 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $76,670 | 780 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $76,660 | 1,400 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $76,250 | 160 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $75,450 | 3,670 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $74,230 | 990 |
| Fresno | $72,140 | 280 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $66,570 | 70 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $64,460 | 240 |
| Vallejo | $62,810 | 110 |
| Merced | $57,720 | 70 |
| Modesto | $57,470 | 190 |
| Visalia | $57,060 | 140 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for career/technical education teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Experience usually needed to start: Less than 5 years (BLS)
- Job outlook: -0.3% over ten years, little or no change · about 8,000 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Training and Development Specialists | $75,790 |
| Tutors | $45,100 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $97,010 |
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $49,140 |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $79,070 |
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $87,390 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | $80,620 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $137,280 |
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