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Economics Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in California
- Santa Maria$182,030
- San Francisco$181,860
- San Jose$175,020
- Riverside$174,140
- Los Angeles$168,840
- San Diego$152,910
- Sacramento$123,480
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria | $182,030 | $202,030 | $127,200 | $122,847 | 109 |
| San Francisco | $181,860 | $203,720 | $121,170 | $122,746 | 116 |
| San Jose | $175,020 | $164,050 | $100,720 | $118,707 | 110 |
| Riverside | $174,140 | $194,520 | $127,610 | $118,188 | 106 |
| Los Angeles | $168,840 | $137,740 | $108,270 | $115,058 | 114 |
| San Diego | $152,910 | $140,700 | $106,480 | $105,651 | 112 |
| Sacramento | $123,480 | $100,310 | $100,310 | $88,273 | 107 |
*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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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 25-1063.
- 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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