Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California

Family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary in California earn the most in San Diego (average $104,280 a year) and the least in Los Angeles ($96,230), across the 3 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the family and consumer sciences teachers, postsecondary average at $96,870 and the median at $97,620 for 380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $81,940.

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in California

San Diego$104,280
Sacramento$99,680
Los Angeles$96,230

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Diego	$104,280	$97,860	$63,730	$76,585	112
Sacramento	$99,680	$99,510	$67,800	$73,777	107
Los Angeles	$96,230	$97,020	$60,730	$71,670	114

*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.

Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Family and Consumer Sciences 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 25-1192.
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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