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Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$137,280
Median Annual Salary
▲
+6.3% vs 2024
$159,690
Mean Salary
$137,280
Median Salary
$66.00
Hourly Rate
2,720 people work as Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in California
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $137,280 per year ($11,440/month).
This is 24.6% above the national average of $110,179.
California ranks #1 out of 48 states for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary pay.
Approximately 2,720 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 6.3% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Top Skills
Speaking
4.12
Learning Strategies
4.12
Instructing
4.12
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Engineering and Technology
4.95
Design
4.6
Computers and Electronics
4.55
Mathematics
4.52
English Language
4.36
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(5.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in California
Salaries for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in California range from $80,660 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $294,260 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $104,920 and $189,630.
How much do Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
The median annual salary for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in California is $137,280 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $159,690.
What is the salary range for a Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Salaries for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in California range from $80,660 at the 10th percentile to $294,260 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $104,920 and $189,630.
What is the starting salary for a Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Entry-level Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary positions in California typically start around $80,660 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $104,920 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 2,720 people are employed as Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary in California is approximately $66.00 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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