The Average California Teacher's Salary
With an average salary of over $57,000 as of 2005-06, California teachers are among the highest-paid in the United States, but teachers in California can earn considerably more or less than the average; some teachers may earn under $35,000 annually, while others can earn in excess of $80,000.
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Overall Average Salary
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The average salary for teachers in the United States is $47,602. The average salary for a California teacher is about $10,000 higher, however, at $57,604 per year. This makes California teachers the second-highest-paid in the United States.
Starting Average Salary
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The average salary for a beginning teacher ranges from $34,363 per year at small schools in unified school districts to $39,984 per year in large elementary school districts.
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Midrange Average Salary
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The average salary for a midrange teacher in California ranges from $50,814 at small schools in elementary districts to $66,091 at large schools in high school districts.
Highest Average Salary
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The average salary for the highest paid teachers ranges from $64,666 at small schools in elementary districts to $82,529 for teachers at large schools in high school districts.
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