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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$176,630
- Riverside$167,620
- San Diego$147,820
- Sacramento$143,840
- San Jose$143,330
- Los Angeles$143,170
- Fresno$138,080
- Santa Maria$120,380
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $176,630 | $166,920 | $127,950 | $119,658 | 116 |
| Riverside | $167,620 | $180,650 | $134,750 | $114,338 | 106 |
| San Diego | $147,820 | $134,110 | $107,570 | $102,646 | 112 |
| Sacramento | $143,840 | $133,300 | $105,580 | $100,296 | 107 |
| San Jose | $143,330 | $119,860 | $104,890 | $99,994 | 110 |
| Los Angeles | $143,170 | $130,160 | $101,780 | $99,900 | 114 |
| Fresno | $138,080 | $136,730 | $118,890 | $96,894 | 102 |
| Santa Maria | $120,380 | $110,330 | $83,170 | $86,414 | 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.
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Communications 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 25-1122.
- 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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