Middle School Teacher Salary in Riverside, CA
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The median middle school teacher in the Riverside area earns $100,810 a year, 57% above the U.S. median ($64,370) and 2% above the California median ($98,950). Half of the 4,860 middle school teachers there earn between $79,190 and $129,390.
| Annual pay | Riverside area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $67,970 | $62,410 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $79,190 | $76,270 | $58,530 |
| Median | $100,810 | $98,950 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $129,390 | $111,610 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $130,220 | $129,500 | $102,540 |
| Average | $101,660 | $94,680 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 4,860 | 37,300 | 620,090 |
Riverside, CA ranks 3rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for middle school teacher pay. Highest: San Jose, CA ($105,030).
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Check my payMiddle school teacher pay in other cities
- San Jose, CA: $105,030
- Sacramento, CA: $99,360
- Los Angeles, CA: $98,370
- Seattle, WA: $102,560
- Salt Lake City, UT: $98,880
- New York, NY: $96,500
- Hartford, CT: $96,030
- Boston, MA: $94,170
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Similar jobs in Riverside, CA
- Elementary School Teacher: $98,520
- High School Teacher: $100,130
- Preschool Teacher: $46,010
- Teaching Assistant: $46,330
- Substitute Teacher: $60,780
- All jobs in Riverside, CA
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.