California Median
$137,280
per year
Hourly Rate
$66.00
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+26% vs US median
US median $109,270
State Rank
#1 of 48
2,720 employed here
How much does an Engineering Teacher, Postsecondary make in California?
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in California take home a median of $137,280 annually — roughly $66.00 an hour — which runs 26% above the national median of $109,270.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $80,660 while the top 10% make $294,260 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $104,920 and $189,630 a year.
Engineering Teacher, Postsecondary salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $80,660 | $38.78 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $104,920 | $50.44 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $137,280 | $66.00 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $189,630 | $91.17 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $294,260 | $141.47 |
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How California compares
California ranks 1st out of 48 states and territories for Engineering Teacher, Postsecondary pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Engineering Teacher, Postsecondary salary in other states
Illinois $135,430Massachusetts $134,850Georgia $131,260Delaware $130,730Michigan $127,230New Hampshire $127,070Louisiana $125,930Connecticut $124,350Texas $123,280Virginia $121,880Washington $119,960Maryland $117,200Kansas $115,160Wisconsin $112,830Idaho $112,240Kentucky $110,810New Jersey $109,910North Dakota $109,710Alaska $109,600Arizona $108,540Minnesota $108,390Nevada $107,890Oregon $106,840New York $106,240Indiana $106,010New Mexico $105,410Utah $105,180Arkansas $104,210Vermont $104,110Colorado $104,070Alabama $103,580South Carolina $103,420Wyoming $103,380Iowa $103,360Rhode Island $102,690Ohio $102,410District of Columbia $101,970Montana $101,170Tennessee $100,640Mississippi $100,440West Virginia $100,400Oklahoma $99,790South Dakota $97,700Florida $97,340Nebraska $95,860Maine $88,750Pennsylvania $82,070
Working as an Engineering Teacher, Postsecondary in California
Nationally, about 40,000 people work as Engineering 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 ($137,280) 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 Engineering Teacher, Postsecondary make in California?
The median Engineering Teacher, Postsecondary salary in California is $137,280 per year, or about $66.00 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $80,660 at the entry level to $294,260 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary about 26% more than the national median of $109,270. California ranks 1st out of 48 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $137,280 a year. About 2,720 Engineering 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.
← See the national Engineering Teacher, Postsecondary salary report
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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.