Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California
In California, the median pay for mathematical science teachers, postsecondary is $130,680 a year. About 3,810 people work in this job there.
That is 63% higher than the U.S. median ($79,940). California ranks 1st of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for mathematical science teachers, postsecondary in California
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $77,570 |
| 25% of workers | $101,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $130,680 |
| 75% of workers | $169,110 |
| 90% of workers | $226,560 |
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $150,550 | 340 |
| Fresno | $135,890 | 100 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $135,860 | 390 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $134,920 | 470 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $131,980 | 100 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $131,070 | 1,400 |
| Visalia | $130,910 | 30 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $128,920 | 40 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $123,920 | 210 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $113,730 | 270 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for mathematical 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: +1.7% over ten years, little or no change · about 3,900 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,340 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $129,150 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,850 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $128,210 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $132,960 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $133,230 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $139,420 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $127,680 |
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