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Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in California
- Sacramento$109,140
- Los Angeles$96,480
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | $109,140 | $107,450 | $80,130 | $79,552 | 107 |
| Los Angeles | $96,480 | $79,100 | $61,270 | $71,823 | 114 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
More about pay in California
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1031.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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