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Physics Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in California
- Los Angeles$181,010
- San Francisco$164,980
- San Diego$164,460
- Riverside$156,870
- Sacramento$125,420
- Santa Maria$112,870
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $181,010 | $172,510 | $121,860 | $122,244 | 114 |
| San Francisco | $164,980 | $133,360 | $98,490 | $112,779 | 116 |
| San Diego | $164,460 | $152,190 | $116,260 | $112,472 | 112 |
| Riverside | $156,870 | $139,400 | $101,780 | $107,990 | 106 |
| Sacramento | $125,420 | $132,790 | $125,370 | $89,419 | 107 |
| Santa Maria | $112,870 | $105,810 | $85,150 | $81,829 | 109 |
*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.
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
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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 25-1054.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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