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Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in California
- Sacramento$108,220
- Los Angeles$102,950
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento | $108,220 | $101,840 | $65,250 | $78,990 | 107 |
| Los Angeles | $102,950 | $95,360 | $73,630 | $75,773 | 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.
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Environmental Science 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 25-1053.
- 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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