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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in California
- San Francisco$260,720
- Los Angeles$183,420
- Fresno$174,520
- Bakersfield$146,450
- Riverside$140,250
- San Diego$138,350
- Santa Maria$129,200
- Sacramento$99,140
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $260,720 | $357,220 | $167,790 | $170,065 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $183,420 | $134,590 | $84,730 | $123,668 | 114 |
| Fresno | $174,520 | $138,400 | $93,330 | $118,412 | 102 |
| Bakersfield | $146,450 | $119,470 | $73,140 | $101,837 | 101 |
| Riverside | $140,250 | $136,370 | $79,240 | $98,176 | 106 |
| San Diego | $138,350 | $107,650 | $75,970 | $97,054 | 112 |
| Santa Maria | $129,200 | $104,050 | $88,780 | $91,651 | 109 |
| Sacramento | $99,140 | $80,690 | $63,940 | $73,447 | 107 |
*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.
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states
Health Specialties 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 25-1071.
- 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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