Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • California
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $128,616 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +21.2% vs the national median of $106,120. An estimated 1,810 engineering teachers, postsecondary are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $99,700 to $152,600 depending on location.
$128,616
Avg median salary in California
$152,600
Highest paying metro
$99,700
Lowest paying metro
1,810
Employed in California
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Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $152,600 | $115,270 | $198,800 | 440 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $132,350 | $99,590 | $167,420 | 540 |
| Riverside, CA | $132,080 | $108,110 | $171,430 | 160 |
| San Jose, CA | $130,220 | $106,540 | $171,900 | 150 |
| San Diego, CA | $129,140 | $84,600 | $165,390 | 230 |
| Fresno, CA | $126,450 | $124,650 | $129,740 | 40 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $126,390 | $100,200 | $166,970 | 80 |
| Sacramento, CA | $99,700 | $99,700 | $121,270 | 170 |