Middle School Teacher Salary in Sacramento, CA
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The median middle school teacher in the Sacramento area earns $99,360 a year, 54% above the U.S. median ($64,370) and about the same as the California median ($98,950). Half of the 1,570 middle school teachers there earn between $76,150 and $108,450.
| Annual pay | Sacramento area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,140 | $62,410 | $48,080 |
| 25th percentile | $76,150 | $76,270 | $58,530 |
| Median | $99,360 | $98,950 | $64,370 |
| 75th percentile | $108,450 | $111,610 | $80,490 |
| 90th percentile | $113,140 | $129,500 | $102,540 |
| Average | $91,090 | $94,680 | $72,030 |
| Jobs | 1,570 | 37,300 | 620,090 |
Sacramento, CA ranks 4th 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
- Riverside, CA: $100,810
- 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 Sacramento, CA
- Elementary School Teacher: $103,390
- High School Teacher: $105,060
- Preschool Teacher: $44,250
- Teaching Assistant: $45,990
- Substitute Teacher: $59,780
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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.