California Median
$49,570
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.83
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+6% vs US median
US median $46,800
State Rank
#12 of 51
60,260 employed here
How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in California?
A Self-Enrichment Teacher working in California earns a median salary of $49,570 per year, or about $23.83 per hour. That is 6% above the national median of $46,800 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $36,850 while the top 10% make $102,720 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $40,480 and $74,640 a year.
Self-Enrichment Teacher salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,850 | $17.72 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $40,480 | $19.46 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $49,570 | $23.83 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $74,640 | $35.88 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $102,720 | $49.38 |
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How California compares
California ranks 12th out of 51 states and territories for Self-Enrichment Teacher pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Self-Enrichment Teacher salary in other states
District of Columbia $66,430New Hampshire $59,880New York $57,790Connecticut $55,240Oregon $53,790New Jersey $53,780Vermont $53,190Georgia $52,320Hawaii $51,960Maryland $51,630South Dakota $49,720Massachusetts $49,430Virginia $49,160Washington $48,020Alaska $47,710Nevada $47,020Maine $46,720Wyoming $46,640New Mexico $45,890Florida $45,830Minnesota $45,660Montana $45,050West Virginia $45,010Colorado $44,710Illinois $44,230Arizona $44,110Utah $43,580Missouri $43,090Rhode Island $41,960Pennsylvania $41,740North Carolina $41,710Kansas $41,290Michigan $40,350Kentucky $39,990South Carolina $39,800Mississippi $38,770Tennessee $38,730Alabama $38,430Nebraska $38,240Oklahoma $38,010Wisconsin $37,820Louisiana $37,760Ohio $37,360Indiana $36,980Idaho $36,490Texas $36,140Iowa $35,670North Dakota $35,100Delaware $34,730Arkansas $30,810
Working as a Self-Enrichment Teacher in California
Nationally, about 332,000 people work as Self-Enrichment Teachers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($49,570) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Self-Enrichment Teacher make in California?
The median Self-Enrichment Teacher salary in California is $49,570 per year, or about $23.83 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,850 at the entry level to $102,720 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Self-Enrichment Teachers about 6% more than the national median of $46,800. California ranks 12th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Self-Enrichment Teachers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $49,570 a year. About 60,260 Self-Enrichment Teachers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.