Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Sacramento, CA

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

Median annual salary $101,840 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $65,250
90th percentile $163,140
Employed locally 70
National median $87,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,250
    25th
    $65,250
    50th (median)
    $101,840
    75th
    $129,820
    90th
    $163,140

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 108% Median Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $129,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $122,330
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $116,800
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $110,760
    Kentucky $109,970
    Montana $109,760

    Nearby metros — Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $129,610
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $116,800
    California $109,710
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $102,240
    South Carolina $89,360
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $83,220

    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 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Science 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 Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Sacramento, CA is 16.1% above the national median of $87,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $65,250 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,250.