Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California
$113,870avg. a year
Annual salary · 3,100 employed
Education Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn an average of $113,870 a year. That is $34,520 (44%) more than the U.S. average of $79,350. The best-paying metro area is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $130,400.
$111,850Median pay
$113,870Average yearly
+27%Avg. pay since 2020
#1Of 48 states + D.C.
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for education teachers, postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 6.
1430 jobs
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$130,400
a year
2240 jobs
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$124,070
a year
3160 jobs
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
$122,520
a year
41,330 jobs
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$110,600
a year
5240 jobs
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$108,550
a year
680 jobs
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$99,580
a year
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Education Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California, charted
Pay over time
California, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where California education teachers, postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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California vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $79,350 | – |
| California | $113,870 | – |
| Arizona | $89,200 | – |
| Oregon | $85,420 | – |
| Nevada | $78,930 | – |
Related jobs in California
Average pay, California, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do education teachers, postsecondary make in California?
The average is $113,870 a year, and the median is $111,850. That is $34,520 (44%) more than the U.S. average of $79,350.
Where in California do they earn the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($130,400), followed by Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA ($124,070). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA ($99,580).
How does California rank?
California ranks #1 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-1081. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national education teachers, postsecondary page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.