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Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
National median $72,040 , about 1,065,210 jobs nationwide (May 2025). Top metros below use published metro medians only.
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Local pay range | Local jobs in field | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $108,230 | $89,170 to $131,140 | 4,130 | 110.4 |
| Sacramento | $105,060 | $80,260 to $125,000 | 6,040 | 106.7 |
| San Francisco | $102,880 | $80,000 to $126,750 | 11,520 | 115.6 |
| San Diego | $102,810 | $78,920 to $124,670 | 6,690 | 111.9 |
| Seattle | $102,670 | $82,360 to $127,290 | 7,720 | 111.1 |
Local salary guide May 2025. Cost of living index (2024), US average = 100. We only list metros with a published median. Missing cells are not imputed.