How much does a postsecondary teacher make in California?
$100,700a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in California. That is $48.41 an hour or $8,391 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.41
- Vs. national median
- +30%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 37,770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,830Median: $100,700Highest 10%: $176,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,830 | $25.88 | |
| 25th | $71,310 | $34.28 | |
| Median | $100,700 | $48.41 | |
| 75th | $141,500 | $68.04 | |
| 90th | $176,000 | $84.59 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Sacramento, CA | $135,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $105,600 |
| Modesto, CA | $104,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $101,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $100,600 |
| Fresno, CA | $99,480 |
| San Jose, CA | $94,690 |
| San Francisco, CA | $82,620 |
| Napa, CA | $79,670 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $76,110 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $71,200 |
| Visalia, CA | $60,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 1. Delaware | $101,100 |
| 2. California | $100,700 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $94,480 |
| 4. New Jersey | $85,260 |
| 5. Oklahoma | $84,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $48.41 ($100,700 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $100,700 against $77,640 nationally, 30% more.
Where does California rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
California ranks 2 of 48 states.
Which city in California pays postsecondary teachers the most?
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, with a median of $135,100 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.