Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • California
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in California earn a median salary of $118,848 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, +51.4% vs the national median of $78,490. An estimated 40,930 postsecondary teachers, all other are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $73,790 to $167,970 depending on location.
$118,848
Avg median salary in California
$167,970
Highest paying metro
$73,790
Lowest paying metro
40,930
Employed in California
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Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield, CA | $167,970 | $97,850 | $172,980 | 960 |
| Sacramento, CA | $164,180 | $123,740 | $208,920 | 2,200 |
| Visalia, CA | $159,520 | $83,810 | $173,330 | 200 |
| North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California | $154,880 | $121,350 | $154,880 | 210 |
| North Coast Region of California | $142,570 | $109,640 | $172,850 | 450 |
| Salinas, CA | $136,320 | $81,580 | $176,920 | 400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $116,720 | $77,480 | $177,170 | 18,410 |
| San Diego, CA | $108,510 | $76,440 | $158,960 | 3,970 |
| Riverside, CA | $105,900 | $63,380 | $158,880 | 3,350 |
| Modesto, CA | $101,830 | $77,430 | $132,490 | 190 |
| San Francisco, CA | $98,800 | $77,280 | $156,380 | 4,720 |
| San Jose, CA | $94,690 | $82,140 | $147,380 | 3,130 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $79,400 | $50,630 | $134,990 | 1,390 |
| Napa, CA | $77,640 | $75,500 | $124,700 | 170 |
| Fresno, CA | $73,790 | $52,240 | $126,830 | 1,180 |