Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $121,870 +20.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $76,090
90th percentile $122,570
Employed locally 120
National median $101,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,090
    25th
    $96,490
    50th (median)
    $121,870
    75th
    $121,870
    90th
    $122,570

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 130% Median Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 30% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $217,960
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $162,980
    College Station-Bryan, TX $156,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $136,050
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $135,450
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $134,560

    Nearby metros — Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $162,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,810
    California $129,000
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $125,570
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $103,580
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $102,860

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$44,330
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$98,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$103,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$57,680
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$57,660
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other$78,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Sacramento, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Sacramento, CA is 20.2% above the national median of $101,390. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Sacramento?

    Entry-level Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $76,090 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,490.