Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in San Jose
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $95,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $344,850 or more. The middle half of biological science teachers, postsecondary in San Jose earn between $98,210 and $194,020.
- $95K10th
- $98K25th
- $126KMedian
- $194K75th
- $345K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $164,630 | $13,719 | — |
| Median | $126,380 | $10,532 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $98,210 | $8,184 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $194,020 | $16,168 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in San Jose vs. California and the U.S.
Biological science teachers, postsecondary in San Jose earn 12% more than the California average ($146,810) and 60% more than the U.S. average ($102,840). At the median the gap is +49% against the U.S. median of $84,620.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $164,630 | $126,380 | $95,010 | $344,850 | 230 |
| California | $146,810 | $129,150 | $75,280 | $250,700 | 3,610 |
| United States | $102,840 | $84,620 | $52,150 | $169,900 | 50,190 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in San Jose
On the average salary of $164,630, a single filer in San Jose takes home about $112,572 a year, or $9,381 a month and $4,330 every two weeks. Taxes take 32% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is San Jose a good place for biological science teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the San Jose area are 10% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 110.4), so the average $164,630 buys what about $149,090 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.5 times the median wage of all jobs in San Jose ($84,050). A typical home costs $1,610,466, or 9.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other California cities
San Jose ranks 2nd of 9 California metro areas for this job; San Diego pays the most ($182,570).
- San Diego$182,570
- San Jose$164,630
- Riverside$156,420
- San Francisco$155,150
- Bakersfield$147,360
- Los Angeles$138,770
- Sacramento$125,170
- Fresno$122,530
- Santa Maria$117,190
All Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in California
Highest-paying cities for biological science teachers, postsecondary
San Diego, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($182,570).
- San Diego, CA$182,570
- San Jose, CA$164,630
- Riverside, CA$156,420
- San Francisco, CA$155,150
- Boston, MA$149,570
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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Jose: questions
What is the entry-level biological science teachers, postsecondary salary in San Jose?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $95,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $98,210, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the biological science teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in San Jose?
About $112,572 a year ($9,381 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $164,630. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do biological science teachers, postsecondary earn more in San Jose than elsewhere?
The average here is 60% more than the U.S. average for this job ($102,840).
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 25-1042; area San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA (41940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.62, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.62).
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