Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
In Bakersfield-Delano, CA, biological science teachers, postsecondaries earn $128,910 at the median. The range runs from $105K at the entry level to $218K for experienced workers.
So what does $129K get you in Bakersfield-Delano?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Bakersfield-Delano’s Regional Price Parity (100.9). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Bakersfield-Delano
Bakersfield-Delano sits well above the national pay line for biological science teachers, postsecondary, local pay runs about 52% higher than the U.S. median of $85K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,483/month, 19.6% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Cost of living (RPP 100.9) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Combined with manageable housing costs, Bakersfield-Delano offers a genuinely strong financial position for biological science teachers, postsecondarys at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for biological science teachers, postsecondaries in metros near Bakersfield-Delano, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $128K | , |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $167K | , |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $134K | , |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $127K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Bakersfield-Delano, CA
Entry-level biological science teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $105K. Mid-career wages sit at $129K. Top earners bring in $218K or more, a $113K spread from bottom to top.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
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| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $129K | +53% | 3,610 |
| Massachusetts | $105K | +24% | 2,060 |
| Michigan | $104K | +22% | 1,460 |
| New Hampshire | $102K | +21% | 170 |
| Rhode Island | $102K | +21% | 250 |
| Delaware | $101K | +20% | 130 |
| Oregon | $101K | +19% | 800 |
| Montana | $100K | +19% | 110 |
| Illinois | $99K | +17% | 2,340 |
| New Mexico | $99K | +17% | 150 |
| Colorado | $99K | +17% | 810 |
| New York | $98K | +16% | 3,870 |
| Washington | $97K | +15% | 960 |
| Minnesota | $97K | +14% | 780 |
| District of Columbia | $97K | +14% | 350 |
| Connecticut | $96K | +14% | 870 |
| North Dakota | $91K | +7% | 170 |
| Georgia | $88K | +4% | 980 |
| Pennsylvania | $86K | +2% | 2,410 |
| Nevada | $85K | +0% | 350 |
| Maine | $84K | -1% | 270 |
| Maryland | $84K | -1% | 970 |
| Indiana | $83K | -2% | 1,100 |
| Arizona | $83K | -2% | N/A |
| Wyoming | $83K | -2% | 160 |
| Texas | $82K | -3% | 3,840 |
| South Carolina | $82K | -3% | 750 |
| Vermont | $82K | -3% | 170 |
| Idaho | $82K | -4% | 220 |
| Utah | $82K | -4% | 300 |
| Kansas | $81K | -4% | 430 |
| Nebraska | $81K | -4% | 500 |
| Missouri | $81K | -4% | 1,060 |
| Ohio | $80K | -6% | 1,350 |
| New Jersey | $80K | -6% | 1,570 |
| Virginia | $79K | -6% | 1,760 |
| Louisiana | $79K | -7% | 390 |
| Tennessee | $79K | -7% | 830 |
| Wisconsin | $79K | -7% | 950 |
| Iowa | $78K | -8% | 540 |
| North Carolina | $78K | -8% | 1,960 |
| Arkansas | $78K | -8% | 430 |
| Alabama | $78K | -8% | 1,160 |
| South Dakota | $77K | -10% | 160 |
| Kentucky | $71K | -17% | 470 |
| West Virginia | $67K | -21% | 220 |
| Mississippi | $67K | -21% | 580 |
| Oklahoma | $66K | -22% | 470 |
| Florida | $57K | -32% | 2,020 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a biological science teachers, postsecondary afford a 2BR apartment alone in Bakersfield-Delano?
Yes — at the median salary of $129K, rent takes 19.6% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,483/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for biological science teachers, postsecondaries in Bakersfield-Delano?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new biological science teachers, postsecondaries typically earn — is $105K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $6,278/month. At HUD’s $1,483/month FMR, rent would take 24% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is biological science teachers, postsecondary a high-paying job in Bakersfield-Delano?
Local pay is 52% above the national median — $129K here vs. $85K nationally.
How does Bakersfield-Delano compare to the national average for biological science teachers, postsecondaries?
Bakersfield-Delano pays $129K median vs. the U.S. average of $85K — that’s +52%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 100.9), the purchasing-power equivalent is $128K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do biological science teachers, postsecondaries make in Bakersfield-Delano, CA?
The median is $128,910 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $104,640, and experienced biological science teachers, postsecondaries can clear $217,610. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $129K enough to live in Bakersfield-Delano?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,562/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,483/month, which eats 19.6% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a biological science teachers, postsecondary salary go in Bakersfield-Delano?
Bakersfield-Delano has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median biological science teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $127,760 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do biological science teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.