Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Jose, CA

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

Median annual salary $103,290 +43.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,930
90th percentile $159,590
Employed locally 330
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,930
    25th
    $60,850
    50th (median)
    $103,290
    75th
    $124,790
    90th
    $159,590

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 66% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840
    Wilmington, NC $101,790

    Nearby metros — Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Fresno, CA $101,270
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $96,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,640
    California $85,560

    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 Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in San Jose?

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

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Jose, CA is 43.3% above the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $57,930 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,850.