SOC 25-1041 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary — Sacramento
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA · 2 metro areas compared
In Sacramento, CA the median wage is $77,930.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Sacramento, CA the median wage is $77,930. That is 21.0% lower than the national median of $98,700. Pay ranges from under $62,650 at the tenth percentile to more than $157,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $62,650 to $129,820.
The area has 140 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 2.28 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Fresno records the highest median at $136,710. Of the 648 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 281st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,650 | −36.5% |
| 25th | $62,650 | −36.5% |
| Median (50th) | $77,930 | −21.0% |
| 75th | $129,820 | +31.5% |
| 90th | $157,380 | +59.5% |
| Mean | $99,730 | +1.0% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno | $136,710 | 30 | |
| 2 | Los Angeles | $103,120 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Sacramento run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $77,930 buys what $70,397 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 28.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$70,397US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,930 a year, 21.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,650 to $157,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 140 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fresno, at $136,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Sacramento, CA?
The median annual wage is $77,930, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $98,700, so pay in Sacramento, CA is 21.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Sacramento, CA earns more than $157,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,650 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fresno, at $136,710 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 140 jobs in this occupation in Sacramento, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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