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Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in California
- San Jose$187,890
- San Francisco$180,320
- Riverside$166,360
- Los Angeles$161,200
- Santa Maria$132,610
- San Diego$129,600
- Fresno$122,800
- Sacramento$111,530
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $187,890 | $154,760 | $128,600 | $126,517 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $180,320 | $175,200 | $128,130 | $121,837 | 116 |
| Riverside | $166,360 | $163,110 | $115,870 | $113,594 | 106 |
| Los Angeles | $161,200 | $137,760 | $107,640 | $110,547 | 114 |
| Santa Maria | $132,610 | $128,440 | $106,350 | $93,664 | 109 |
| San Diego | $129,600 | $126,680 | $99,750 | $91,887 | 112 |
| Fresno | $122,800 | $130,790 | $99,180 | $87,871 | 102 |
| Sacramento | $111,530 | $100,700 | $100,700 | $81,011 | 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.
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Engineering 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 25-1032.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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