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Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in California
- Riverside$158,450
- Sacramento$141,550
- San Francisco$140,530
- Fresno$131,390
- San Diego$130,050
- Santa Rosa$129,300
- San Jose$125,950
- Los Angeles$117,560
- Santa Maria$102,640
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | $158,450 | $137,810 | $99,160 | $108,923 | 106 |
| Sacramento | $141,550 | $133,880 | $95,790 | $98,943 | 107 |
| San Francisco | $140,530 | $129,610 | $91,940 | $98,341 | 116 |
| Fresno | $131,390 | $133,490 | $99,600 | $92,944 | 102 |
| San Diego | $130,050 | $126,690 | $81,830 | $92,153 | 112 |
| Santa Rosa | $129,300 | $126,080 | $107,340 | $91,710 | 108 |
| San Jose | $125,950 | $105,720 | $103,060 | $89,731 | 110 |
| Los Angeles | $117,560 | $101,980 | $78,930 | $84,692 | 114 |
| Santa Maria | $102,640 | $103,780 | $82,750 | $75,584 | 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.
Psychology 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 25-1066.
- 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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