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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$169,190
- San Diego$167,730
- San Jose$167,430
- Los Angeles$159,710
- Riverside$153,440
- Sacramento$146,150
- Fresno$129,390
- Santa Maria$107,060
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $169,190 | $137,440 | $123,460 | $115,265 | 116 |
| San Diego | $167,730 | $138,300 | $116,400 | $114,403 | 112 |
| San Jose | $167,430 | $131,080 | $101,720 | $114,225 | 110 |
| Los Angeles | $159,710 | $141,370 | $102,820 | $109,667 | 114 |
| Riverside | $153,440 | $156,430 | $108,540 | $105,964 | 106 |
| Sacramento | $146,150 | $130,340 | $103,350 | $101,660 | 107 |
| Fresno | $129,390 | $128,550 | $106,150 | $91,763 | 102 |
| Santa Maria | $107,060 | $94,580 | $78,790 | $78,282 | 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.
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
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 25-1052.
- 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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