Postsecondary Teachers, All Other pay in California
$111,940avg. a year
Annual salary · 37,770 employed
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in California earn an average of $111,940 a year. That is $21,310 (24%) more than the U.S. average of $90,630. The best-paying metro area is Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA at $145,740.
$100,690Median pay
$111,940Average yearly
+7%Avg. pay since 2020
#2Of 47 states + D.C.
Top-paying California metro areas
Average pay for postsecondary teachers, all other by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
12,070 jobs
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$145,740
a year
2190 jobs
Modesto, CA
$117,920
a year
32,370 jobs
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$115,920
a year
414,070 jobs
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$115,130
a year
53,130 jobs
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
$113,880
a year
63,480 jobs
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
$110,220
a year
74,190 jobs
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
$109,330
a year
8970 jobs
Fresno, CA
$103,020
a year
9170 jobs
Napa, CA
$96,950
a year
10930 jobs
Bakersfield-Delano, CA
$82,720
a year
111,100 jobs
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA
$80,550
a year
12170 jobs
Visalia, CA
$68,570
a year
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Postsecondary Teachers, All Other pay in California, charted
Pay over time
California, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where California postsecondary teachers, all other 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 | $90,630 | – |
| California | $111,940 | – |
| Oregon | $87,890 | – |
| Arizona | $75,700 | – |
| Nevada | $62,920 | – |
Related jobs in California
Average pay, California, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do postsecondary teachers, all other make in California?
The average is $111,940 a year, and the median is $100,690. That is $21,310 (24%) more than the U.S. average of $90,630.
Where in California do they earn the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA ($145,740), followed by Modesto, CA ($117,920). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Visalia, CA ($68,570).
How does California rank?
California ranks #2 of 48 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 25-1199. 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 postsecondary teachers, all other 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.