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Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in California
- Santa Maria$176,910
- San Diego$164,860
- Riverside$150,680
- Sacramento$150,210
- San Francisco$146,820
- Merced$146,440
- San Jose$145,800
- Fresno$139,260
- Los Angeles$120,220
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria | $176,910 | $173,640 | $104,050 | $119,823 | 109 |
| San Diego | $164,860 | $166,550 | $101,710 | $112,708 | 112 |
| Riverside | $150,680 | $137,390 | $95,780 | $104,335 | 106 |
| Sacramento | $150,210 | $141,210 | $117,490 | $104,057 | 107 |
| San Francisco | $146,820 | $133,330 | $97,600 | $102,055 | 116 |
| Merced | $146,440 | $138,890 | $118,020 | $101,831 | 98 |
| San Jose | $145,800 | $125,720 | $100,590 | $101,453 | 110 |
| Fresno | $139,260 | $144,170 | $121,020 | $97,591 | 102 |
| Los Angeles | $120,220 | $109,930 | $78,240 | $86,316 | 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.
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Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
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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 25-1021.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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