Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in California
Middle school teachers instruct one or more subjects to students in grades 6-8, typically in public or private schools. They develop lesson plans, deliver instruction across core subjects like math, science, and language arts, assess student progress, and manage classroom environments In California the median pay is $98,950 a year, 54% above the national median of $64,370.
$98,950median pay in California, per year
$76,270–$111,610middle half earn
37,300employed in California
$64,370U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California
31open roles like this on employer career sites, 4 in California or remote
10employers hiring
23posted in the last 7 days
NJ · CA · NYwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience). Most hold a bachelor’s degree.
Skills that matter most
Learning StrategiesInstructingSpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingActive LearningMonitoring
Knowledge areas
Education and TrainingEnglish LanguagePhilosophy and TheologyMathematics (knowledge)PsychologyComputers and Electronics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education.
Licenses and training in California
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education pay in other states
Washington · $102,140New York · $94,840Connecticut · $93,610Rhode Island · $92,760Massachusetts · $89,450District of Columbia · $79,900Utah · $79,180Alaska · $78,940New Jersey · $78,770Maryland · $78,510
Related occupations
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Four short assessments and your background, scored against middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
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O*NET-SOC 25-2022.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.