Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 9 metro areas • California

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $126,319 per year on average across 9 metro and nonmetro areas, +51.4% vs the national median of $83,460. An estimated 3,290 biological science teachers, postsecondary are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $101,040 to $165,530 depending on location.

$126,319 Avg median salary in California
$165,530 Highest paying metro
$101,040 Lowest paying metro
3,290 Employed in California

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      Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in California

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      San Diego, CA $165,530 $133,040 $214,700 570
      San Francisco, CA $139,280 $103,760 $199,490 750
      Riverside, CA $131,540 $98,060 $182,930 250
      Bakersfield, CA $128,910 $128,010 $165,040 30
      Fresno, CA $125,220 $84,200 $128,160 90
      Sacramento, CA $123,280 $97,020 $123,280 250
      San Jose, CA $118,390 $101,750 $161,010 210
      Los Angeles, CA $103,680 $79,220 $135,330 1,060
      Santa Maria, CA $101,040 $81,030 $163,730 80

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