Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California
In California, the median pay for atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary is $133,230 a year. About 1,410 people work in this job there.
That is 29% higher than the U.S. median ($103,170). California ranks 1st of 40 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary in California
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $73,170 |
| 25% of workers | $99,270 |
| Half of workers (median) | $133,230 |
| 75% of workers | $202,470 |
| 90% of workers | $260,890 |
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $175,120 | 580 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $163,120 | 60 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $134,670 | 60 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $127,480 | 130 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $105,080 | 250 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $100,710 | 110 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 800 openings a year (BLS)
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| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | $128,370 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $165,110 |
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