Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $118,390 +41.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $83,830
90th percentile $200,240
Employed locally 210
National median $83,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $83,830
    25th
    $101,750
    50th (median)
    $118,390
    75th
    $161,010
    90th
    $200,240

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 75% Median Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $165,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $139,280
    Madison, WI $136,740
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $131,540
    Charlottesville, VA $130,450
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $128,910

    Nearby metros — Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $165,530
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $139,280
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $131,540
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $128,910
    California $125,670
    Fresno, CA $125,220

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in San Jose, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Jose, CA is 41.9% above the national median of $83,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in San Jose?

    Entry-level Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $83,830 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,750.