SOC 25-1192 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary — California
California · 3 metro areas compared
In California the median wage for Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $97,620 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In California the median wage for Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $97,620 a year. That is 28.7% more than the national median of $75,870. Pay ranges from under $48,180 at the tenth percentile to more than $160,870 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,220 to $129,440.
Employment stands at 380, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. California ranks number 1st out of 21 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Sacramento records the highest median at $99,510. Of the 793 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 234th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,180 | −36.5% |
| 25th | $58,220 | −23.3% |
| Median (50th) | $97,620 | +28.7% |
| 75th | $129,440 | +70.6% |
| 90th | $160,870 | +112.0% |
| Mean | $96,870 | +27.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento | $99,510 | 30 | |
| 2 | San Diego | $97,860 | 50 | |
| 3 | Los Angeles | $97,020 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in California run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $97,620 buys what $88,184 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$97,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,184US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $97,620 a year, 28.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $48,180 to $160,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 380 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 21 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Sacramento, at $99,510.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
The median annual wage is $97,620, 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 $75,870, so pay in California is 28.7% higher. 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 California earns more than $160,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $48,180 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 Sacramento, at $99,510 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 380 jobs in this occupation in California. 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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