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Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in California
- Riverside$161,030
- San Diego$147,450
- Los Angeles$142,360
- San Francisco$141,910
- San Jose$132,970
- Sacramento$121,540
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside | $161,030 | $157,630 | $115,220 | $110,446 | 106 |
| San Diego | $147,450 | $141,950 | $108,740 | $102,427 | 112 |
| Los Angeles | $142,360 | $128,010 | $80,500 | $99,422 | 114 |
| San Francisco | $141,910 | $132,930 | $96,630 | $99,156 | 116 |
| San Jose | $132,970 | $120,570 | $102,340 | $93,877 | 110 |
| Sacramento | $121,540 | $127,480 | $96,530 | $87,122 | 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.
Sociology 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 25-1067.
- 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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