Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Sacramento, CA

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

Median annual salary $99,700 -6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,590
90th percentile $127,570
Employed locally 170
National median $106,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,590
    25th
    $99,700
    50th (median)
    $99,700
    75th
    $121,270
    90th
    $127,570

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 106% Median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 6% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,600
    Lawrence, KS $140,470
    Knoxville, TN $136,550
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $136,330
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $136,140
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $136,020

    Nearby metros — Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,600
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $132,460
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $132,350
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $132,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,220
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $129,140

    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 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Sacramento?

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

    The median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Sacramento, CA is 6% below the national median of $106,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $36,590 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,700.