Business Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California
In California, the median pay for business teachers, postsecondary is $128,470 a year. About 5,290 people work in this job there.
That is 30% higher than the U.S. median ($99,080). California ranks 4th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for business teachers, postsecondary in California
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $60,910 |
| 25% of workers | $80,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $128,470 |
| 75% of workers | $176,570 |
| 90% of workers | $250,700 |
Business Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $160,090 | 830 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $148,500 | 520 |
| Fresno | $138,680 | 100 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $128,640 | 430 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $128,470 | 2,050 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $126,140 | 480 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $113,550 | 170 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $102,980 | 50 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for business teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +5.9% over ten years, faster than average · about 7,600 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Management Analysts | $101,460 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $97,010 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,630 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $119,540 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School | $80,620 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,850 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $128,210 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $137,360 |
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