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Business Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in California
- San Jose$166,370
- Riverside$151,650
- San Francisco$140,680
- Los Angeles$138,850
- Fresno$134,920
- San Diego$129,930
- Sacramento$124,650
- Santa Maria$105,660
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $166,370 | $160,090 | $98,210 | $113,600 | 110 |
| Riverside | $151,650 | $148,500 | $97,330 | $104,907 | 106 |
| San Francisco | $140,680 | $128,640 | $85,460 | $98,430 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $138,850 | $128,470 | $79,650 | $97,349 | 114 |
| Fresno | $134,920 | $138,680 | $99,890 | $95,028 | 102 |
| San Diego | $129,930 | $126,140 | $78,690 | $92,082 | 112 |
| Sacramento | $124,650 | $113,550 | $82,950 | $88,964 | 107 |
| Santa Maria | $105,660 | $102,980 | $73,800 | $77,427 | 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.
Business 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 25-1011.
- 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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