How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Sacramento?
$135,100a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $64.93 an hour or $11,260 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.93
- Vs. national median
- +74%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 2,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,680Median: $135,100Highest 10%: $228,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,680 | $27.25 | |
| 25th | $80,250 | $38.58 | |
| Median | $135,100 | $64.93 | |
| 75th | $206,300 | $99.19 | |
| 90th | $228,800 | $109.99 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers.
| 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 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $129,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teacher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $64.93 ($135,100 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $135,100 against $77,640 nationally, 74% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $100,700, so Sacramento pays 34% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
1 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $228,800 or more.
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.