Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California

In California, the median pay for biological science teachers, postsecondary is $129,150 a year. About 3,610 people work in this job there.

$129,150Median yearly pay
$99,550–$177,180Middle half of workers, yearly
3,610People in this job in California

That is 53% higher than the U.S. median ($84,620). California ranks 1st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for biological science teachers, postsecondary in California

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$75,280
25% of workers$99,550
Half of workers (median)$129,150
75% of workers$177,180
90% of workers$250,700

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad$166,850570
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario$138,120230
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont$133,540390
Fresno$129,520100
Bakersfield-Delano$128,91030
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim$127,8001,250
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom$127,040280
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara$126,380230
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara$109,43090

California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for biological science teachers, postsecondary

  • Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +7.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,700 openings a year (BLS)

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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$165,110
Biological Scientists, All Other$113,530
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$130,680
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$132,960
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$133,230
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$139,420
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$99,410

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.