Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Jose, CA

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

Median annual salary $130,220 +22.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,350
90th percentile $208,850
Employed locally 150
National median $106,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,350
    25th
    $106,540
    50th (median)
    $130,220
    75th
    $171,900
    90th
    $208,850

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 83% Median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 17% below 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
    California $129,140
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $129,140

    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 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in San Jose?

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

    The median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Jose, CA is 22.7% above 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $63,350 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,540.