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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in California
- Santa Maria$167,360
- San Francisco$143,410
- San Diego$132,150
- San Jose$130,120
- Sacramento$111,720
- Los Angeles$110,810
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria | $167,360 | $145,530 | $117,230 | $114,184 | 109 |
| San Francisco | $143,410 | $125,890 | $96,810 | $100,042 | 116 |
| San Diego | $132,150 | $118,970 | $98,440 | $93,393 | 112 |
| San Jose | $130,120 | $129,270 | $103,130 | $92,194 | 110 |
| Sacramento | $111,720 | $104,410 | $60,880 | $81,127 | 107 |
| Los Angeles | $110,810 | $102,030 | $82,130 | $80,572 | 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.
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies 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 25-1062.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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