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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in California
- San Diego$182,570
- San Jose$164,630
- Riverside$156,420
- San Francisco$155,150
- Bakersfield$147,360
- Los Angeles$138,770
- Sacramento$125,170
- Fresno$122,530
- Santa Maria$117,190
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | $182,570 | $166,850 | $126,530 | $123,166 | 112 |
| San Jose | $164,630 | $126,380 | $98,210 | $112,572 | 110 |
| Riverside | $156,420 | $138,120 | $104,650 | $107,724 | 106 |
| San Francisco | $155,150 | $133,540 | $100,900 | $106,974 | 116 |
| Bakersfield | $147,360 | $128,910 | $128,010 | $102,374 | 101 |
| Los Angeles | $138,770 | $127,800 | $84,500 | $97,302 | 114 |
| Sacramento | $125,170 | $127,040 | $99,550 | $89,271 | 107 |
| Fresno | $122,530 | $129,520 | $94,390 | $87,712 | 102 |
| Santa Maria | $117,190 | $109,430 | $83,660 | $84,467 | 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.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Biological 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 25-1042.
- 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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