Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • California
Education Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $92,518 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +28.3% vs the national median of $72,090. An estimated 2,960 education teachers, postsecondary are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $78,370 to $103,310 depending on location.
$92,518
Avg median salary in California
$103,310
Highest paying metro
$78,370
Lowest paying metro
2,960
Employed in California
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Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | $103,310 | $60,000 | $181,660 | 30 |
| San Jose, CA | $103,290 | $60,850 | $124,790 | 330 |
| Riverside, CA | $103,170 | $75,130 | $146,090 | 200 |
| Fresno, CA | $101,270 | $86,160 | $167,040 | 50 |
| San Francisco, CA | $85,640 | $69,700 | $115,900 | 260 |
| San Diego, CA | $84,090 | $48,100 | $110,290 | 220 |
| Sacramento, CA | $81,000 | $76,130 | $112,060 | 110 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $78,370 | $76,020 | $104,200 | 1,760 |