Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • California
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $124,452 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +22.7% vs the national median of $101,390. An estimated 1,480 atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $102,620 to $162,980 depending on location.
$124,452
Avg median salary in California
$162,980
Highest paying metro
$102,620
Lowest paying metro
1,480
Employed in California
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Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $162,980 | $112,440 | $211,390 | 670 |
| San Francisco, CA | $130,810 | $98,350 | $152,310 | 240 |
| Riverside, CA | $125,570 | $77,300 | $182,300 | 100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $121,870 | $96,490 | $121,870 | 120 |
| San Diego, CA | $102,860 | $80,580 | $163,890 | 260 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $102,620 | $61,860 | $130,700 | 90 |