DOL Median (California)
$68,784
vs National
+14.6%
National: $60,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$49,664
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$68,784
+14.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$60,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in California earns $68,784 in nominal terms, which is 14.6% above the national average of $60,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 138.5 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $49,664 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 |
|---|---|---|
| SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT | $128,648 | 1 |
| University of San Francisco | $97,599 | 1 |
| San Diego State University | $93,966 | 2 |
| California State University, Northridge | $85,860 | 6 |
| Pepperdine University | $78,552 | 1 |
| San Francisco State University | $76,500 | 4 |
| CSU, BAKERSFIELD | $73,416 | 3 |
| Azusa Pacific University | $73,000 | 3 |
| The Florida State University | $73,000 | 7 |
| California State University Long Beach | $71,508 | 2 |
| California State University, Sacramento | $71,232 | 4 |
| California State University, San Bernardino | $70,254 | 7 |
| International College of Holistic Studies, Inc | $70,000 | 1 |
| California State University, East Bay | $68,058 | 6 |
| TOWER FOUNDATION SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY | $67,434 | 1 |
| Humboldt State University | $65,004 | 1 |
| THE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY | $64,000 | 2 |
| San Jose State University | $63,852 | 7 |
| University of California, Berkeley | $63,710 | 1 |
| California State University, Los Angeles | $62,446 | 2 |
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Top-Paying Metros for Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Notre Dame, IN · $107,000San Diego, CA · $93,966Chapel Hill, NC · $93,360Dahlonega, GA · $90,000University Park, PA · $90,000Top-Paying Roles in California
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How much does a Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
The median Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary in California is $68,784 based on 54 DOL filings.
Is California a good place to work as a Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary?
A Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in California earns 14.6% more than the national median of $60,000, or $49,664 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.