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Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$166,550
- Riverside$157,930
- Santa Maria$155,880
- Los Angeles$142,840
- San Diego$140,960
- Fresno$132,990
- Visalia$129,090
- Bakersfield$128,980
- San Jose$127,860
- Sacramento$120,570
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $166,550 | $134,920 | $101,390 | $113,706 | 116 |
| Riverside | $157,930 | $150,550 | $111,440 | $108,616 | 106 |
| Santa Maria | $155,880 | $131,980 | $101,860 | $107,405 | 109 |
| Los Angeles | $142,840 | $131,070 | $101,270 | $99,705 | 114 |
| San Diego | $140,960 | $135,860 | $100,260 | $98,595 | 112 |
| Fresno | $132,990 | $135,890 | $122,370 | $93,889 | 102 |
| Visalia | $129,090 | $130,910 | $130,910 | $91,586 | 100 |
| Bakersfield | $128,980 | $128,920 | $128,920 | $91,521 | 101 |
| San Jose | $127,860 | $123,920 | $102,320 | $90,859 | 110 |
| Sacramento | $120,570 | $113,730 | $101,770 | $86,530 | 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.
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Mathematical 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 25-1022.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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