Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Jose, CA

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

Median annual salary $128,730 +32.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,970
90th percentile $220,120
Employed locally 600
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,970
    25th
    $85,840
    50th (median)
    $128,730
    75th
    $199,070
    90th
    $220,120

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 82% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 18% below 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
    California $125,310
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $125,280
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,810

    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 Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in San Jose?

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

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Jose, CA is 32.3% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $57,970 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,840.