DOL Median (California)
$68,058
vs National
+1.6%
National: $67,008BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,139
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$68,058
+1.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$67,008
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in California earns $68,058 in nominal terms, which is 1.6% above the national average of $67,008. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,139 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in California
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of California, Berkeley | $110,000 | 4 |
| University of California at Santa Barbara | $95,000 | 4 |
| Santa Monica College | $84,770 | 2 |
| Regents of the University of California at Riverside | $82,500 | 1 |
| San Jose State University | $77,004 | 1 |
| San Diego State University | $76,008 | 3 |
| California State University Dominguez Hills | $73,592 | 3 |
| California State Polytechnic University Pomona | $73,212 | 2 |
| California State University, Northridge | $69,516 | 1 |
| California State University, Fullerton | $69,108 | 1 |
| California State University, Chico | $64,000 | 1 |
| The University of Southern California | $62,900 | 10 |
| California State University Long Beach | $62,514 | 2 |
| California State University, Fresno | $58,008 | 4 |
| California State University Stanislaus | $57,000 | 1 |
| California State University, San Bernardino | $56,028 | 1 |
| THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY | $55,152 | 3 |
| Santa Monica Community College | $50,773 | 2 |
| University of Redlands | N/A | 1 |
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How much does a Geography Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
The median Geography Teachers, Postsecondary salary in California is $68,058 based on 34 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Geography Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Geography Teachers, Postsecondary in California earns 1.6% more than the national median of $67,008, or $49,139 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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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.