California Median
$111,850
per year
Hourly Rate
$53.77
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+48% vs US median
US median $75,350
State Rank
#1 of 49
3,100 employed here
How much does an Education Teacher, Postsecondary make in California?
Education Teachers, Postsecondary in California take home a median of $111,850 annually — roughly $53.77 an hour — which runs 48% above the national median of $75,350.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $59,620 while the top 10% make $159,270 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $79,040 and $132,730 a year.
Education Teacher, Postsecondary salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $59,620 | $28.66 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $79,040 | $38.00 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $111,850 | $53.77 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $132,730 | $63.81 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $159,270 | $76.57 |
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How California compares
California ranks 1st out of 49 states and territories for Education Teacher, Postsecondary pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Education Teacher, Postsecondary salary in other states
Louisiana $83,710New York $82,020District of Columbia $80,810Connecticut $80,620Rhode Island $80,030Massachusetts $79,980Michigan $79,910Minnesota $78,950Nebraska $78,950Maryland $78,820Arizona $78,520Vermont $78,100New Jersey $77,600North Dakota $77,540Utah $77,090Virginia $77,060Maine $77,050Washington $75,170Pennsylvania $74,910Wisconsin $74,790Arkansas $74,500Nevada $74,240Oregon $73,880Tennessee $72,390Montana $70,320North Carolina $70,050Texas $68,280Colorado $66,870South Carolina $66,690Wyoming $66,350Indiana $66,150Missouri $65,910Idaho $65,720New Mexico $64,830Alabama $63,730Florida $63,640South Dakota $63,350West Virginia $63,270Kansas $63,010Georgia $62,510Ohio $62,400Iowa $62,090Mississippi $61,860Illinois $61,560Kentucky $61,450Oklahoma $60,880Hawaii $49,800New Hampshire $49,250
Working as an Education Teacher, Postsecondary in California
Nationally, about 61,000 people work as Education Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($111,850) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Education Teacher, Postsecondary make in California?
The median Education Teacher, Postsecondary salary in California is $111,850 per year, or about $53.77 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $59,620 at the entry level to $159,270 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Education Teachers, Postsecondary about 48% more than the national median of $75,350. California ranks 1st out of 49 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Education Teachers, Postsecondary?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $111,850 a year. About 3,100 Education Teachers, Postsecondary are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.