High School Teacher Salary in San Jose, CA
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The median high school teacher in the San Jose area earns $108,230 a year, 50% above the U.S. median ($72,040) and 7% above the California median ($101,370). Half of the 4,130 high school teachers there earn between $89,170 and $131,140.
Median $108,230
10th: $70,82090th: $151,810
| Annual pay | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $70,820 | $64,600 | $48,780 |
| 25th percentile | $89,170 | $79,710 | $59,980 |
| Median | $108,230 | $101,370 | $72,040 |
| 75th percentile | $131,140 | $125,920 | $92,570 |
| 90th percentile | $151,810 | $132,600 | $107,600 |
| Average | $111,240 | $105,880 | $76,320 |
| Jobs | 4,130 | 99,230 | 1,065,210 |
San Jose, CA ranks 1st of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for high school teacher pay.
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Check my payHigh school teacher pay in other cities
- Sacramento, CA: $105,060
- San Francisco, CA: $102,880
- San Diego, CA: $102,810
- Seattle, WA: $102,670
- New York, NY: $100,800
- Chicago, IL: $98,970
- Boston, MA: $98,850
- Providence, RI: $92,110
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Similar jobs in San Jose, CA
- Elementary School Teacher: $102,860
- Middle School Teacher: $105,030
- Preschool Teacher: $51,190
- Teaching Assistant: $49,010
- Substitute Teacher: $72,330
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.