How much does CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY pay?

CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY has a median filed salary of $72,030 across 265 DOL filings, ranging from $63,003 to $86,772.

Does CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY pay above market?

CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY pays approximately 37.9% relative to the DOL prevailing wage floor for its filed positions.

What jobs does CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY sponsor?

CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY files most often for: Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, Physics Teachers, Postsecondary, Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary, Postsecondary Teachers, All Other.

Where does CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY hire?

CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY files most DOL cases in: California (192 filings).

CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary - DOL Verified Data

CA Approval Rate 72.5% · most recent FY 2025

Median Salary

$60,000

Certified filings

DOL Filings

Certified: 192

Unique Job Titles

SOC occupations

Approval Rate

72.5%

Certified vs filed

Salary Range

Based on 37 certified filings

DOL-Filed Salary Range

$54,000$57,000$60,000$66,360$86,772

Prevailing Wage Premium - a TruthWage exclusive

+16.5%

CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY pays 16.5% above the DOL minimum wage floor for its filed positions.

The prevailing wage is the minimum salary DOL sets as the floor for this occupation and location. A positive premium means the employer pays above that floor. Source: DOL LCA filings.

Salary Trend

FY2012 - FY2023

Salaries by Job Title

33 occupations with DOL-filed salary data

Job Title	Filings	Median Salary	vs Market	Salary Range
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary	48	$85,008	-19.9%	$77,112$77,112$85,008$92,004$92,004
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	41	$76,044	-11.9%	$69,000$69,000$76,044$84,000$84,000
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	37	$60,000	-38.4%	$57,000$57,000$60,000$66,360$66,360
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	20	$60,540	-29.8%	$56,040$56,040$60,540$70,272$70,272
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other	19	$84,000	+7%	$73,008$73,008$84,000$97,932$97,932
Business Teachers, Postsecondary	13	$105,000	+8%	$95,040$95,040$105,000$114,264$114,264
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	11	$98,502	+1.9%	$63,984$63,984$98,502$99,000$99,000
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary	10	$74,844	-5.7%	$60,024$60,024$74,844$82,800$82,800
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary	8	$72,336	-14.2%	$69,888$69,888$72,336$74,868$74,868
Education Administrators, Postsecondary	7	$112,008	+7.7%	Insufficient data for salary range.
Animal Scientists	4	$48,996	-38.1%	$40,188$40,188$48,996$63,287$63,287
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary	4	$67,782	-15.5%	$60,000$60,000$67,782$75,564$75,564
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	4	$73,320	-5.8%	$69,624$69,624$73,320$74,580$74,580
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	4	$57,248	-26.7%	$51,492$51,492$57,248$63,003$63,003
25-1032.00	3	N/A	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary	3	$95,004	+13.8%	$70,008$70,008$95,004$120,000$120,000
History Teachers, Postsecondary	3	$69,624	-14.6%	$65,004$65,004$69,624$73,716$73,716
15-1121	2	N/A	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
15-1141	2	$54,000	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
15-1199	2	$83,028	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
15-1799	2	$66,000	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	2	$72,504	-17.3%	$72,000$72,000$72,504$73,008$73,008
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary	2	$56,586	-40.2%	$56,028$56,028$56,586$57,144$57,144
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	2	$76,080	+5.5%	Insufficient data for salary range.
25-4021	2	$73,788	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
Coaches and Scouts	2	$53,376	+16.2%	$48,744$48,744$53,376$58,008$58,008
9033-11-01	2	$128,808	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
15-1131	1	$72,000	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
15-1143	1	$79,000	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
19-3031	1	$49,716	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors	1	$70,800	+8.7%	Insufficient data for salary range.
25-1021.00	1	N/A	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
25-1041.00	1	N/A	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.

Individual DOL Filings for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary at CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY

Date	Salary	Prevailing Wage	Level	Location	Education	Status	Source
Jul 2019	$68,100	$59,076	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
Jun 2019	$70,404	$57,084	-	San Luis Obispo CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
May 2019	$69,252	$59,076	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
May 2019	$69,252	$59,076	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
Feb 2019	$86,772	$59,076	-	San Luis Obispo CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
Jun 2018	$64,200	$57,084	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
Jun 2018	$63,744	$57,084	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
Jun 2018	$63,744	$57,084	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
May 2018	$66,360	$57,084	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
Sep 2017	$66,360	$55,152	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified-Withdrawn	LCA
Jun 2017	$64,080	$55,152	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
Mar 2017	$60,000	$55,152	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
Mar 2017	$60,000	$55,152	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
Jan 2017	$61,080	$55,152	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
Jul 2016	$57,000	$51,492	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified-Withdrawn	LCA
Jun 2016	$59,040	$51,492	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
Apr 2016	$80,040	$51,492	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
Apr 2016	$80,040	$51,492	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Withdrawn	LCA
Apr 2016	$80,040	$51,492	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified-Withdrawn	LCA
May 2014	$57,000	$50,676	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
May 2014	$57,000	$50,676	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
May 2014	$59,040	$50,676	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
Jul 2013	$56,040	$49,716	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
Jun 2013	$55,080	$49,716	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
Jun 2013	$56,040	$49,716	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
Jun 2013	$58,080	$49,716	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
Jun 2013	$56,040	$49,716	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Withdrawn	LCA
Aug 2012	$67,080	$49,692	-	San Luis Obispo CA	N/A	Certified-Expired	PERM
Jul 2012	$68,040	$49,692	-	San Luis Obispo CA	N/A	Certified-Expired	PERM
Jul 2012	$58,080	$49,692	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
Jul 2012	$57,000	$49,692	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Withdrawn	LCA
Jul 2012	$55,080	$49,692	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA
Nov 2011	$54,000	$54,000	-	SAN LUIS OBISPO CA	N/A	Certified	LCA

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Education Requirements

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.

Data covers DOL filings from 2011 to 2025.

CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY - Physics Teachers, Postsecondary