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Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in California
- San Jose$152,790
- San Diego$116,370
- Fresno$114,000
- Bakersfield$102,320
- Sacramento$97,280
- Visalia$96,990
- Riverside$96,180
- San Francisco$95,980
- Los Angeles$89,150
- Santa Maria$81,160
- Modesto$79,780
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $152,790 | $150,400 | $122,520 | $105,581 | 110 |
| San Diego | $116,370 | $103,900 | $80,080 | $83,966 | 112 |
| Fresno | $114,000 | $135,080 | $85,470 | $82,519 | 102 |
| Bakersfield | $102,320 | $98,360 | $80,680 | $75,388 | 101 |
| Sacramento | $97,280 | $87,010 | $63,290 | $72,311 | 107 |
| Visalia | $96,990 | $97,360 | $81,570 | $72,134 | 100 |
| Riverside | $96,180 | $78,540 | $61,080 | $71,640 | 106 |
| San Francisco | $95,980 | $84,730 | $62,980 | $71,518 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $89,150 | $79,680 | $61,640 | $67,348 | 114 |
| Santa Maria | $81,160 | $79,640 | $62,350 | $62,470 | 109 |
| Modesto | $79,780 | $81,260 | $59,750 | $61,628 | 104 |
*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.
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state
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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 25-1072.
- 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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