Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Sacramento, CA

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

Median annual salary $104,360 +7.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $75,300
90th percentile $218,500
Employed locally 160
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,300
    25th
    $81,180
    50th (median)
    $104,360
    75th
    $125,310
    90th
    $218,500

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 111% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270
    Fresno, CA $134,070
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $131,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $128,730
    California $125,310
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $125,280

    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 Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Business 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 Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Sacramento, CA is 7.3% above the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Sacramento?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $75,300 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,180.