California, CA · 2026
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California (2026)
Average across 3 cities · Based on BLS data · Updated 2026
State Average
$173,224
per year
State Median
$153,522
per year
vs National Average
+44%
national avg: $120,630
25th %ile
$117,694
Entry
Average
$173,224
State avg
75th %ile
$200,034
Senior
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by City in California
| City | Avg Salary | vs State Avg | YoY Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $188,665 | +9% | +5.9% |
| Los Angeles, CA | $173,465 | +0% | +6.3% |
| San Diego, CA | $157,542 | -9% | +4.2% |
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