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Law Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$150,120
- Los Angeles$137,640
- Fresno$126,910
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $150,120 | $130,010 | $100,880 | $104,004 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $137,640 | $114,330 | $88,710 | $96,634 | 114 |
| Fresno | $126,910 | $107,840 | $79,270 | $90,298 | 102 |
*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.
Law Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
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 25-1112.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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