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Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

In Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA, engineering teachers, postsecondaries earn $99,700 at the median. The range runs from $37K at the entry level to $128K for experienced workers. Prices run high here (RPP 106.67), so that salary is closer to $93,466 in real purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $2,255/month — about 36% of take-home, which is tight.

$100K
Median annual
Not published
Hourly rate
$37K
Entry level (10th %)
$128K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $100K get you in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?

Estimated take-home pay$6,093/mo
Rent (2BR median)-$2,255/mo
Rent as % of take-home37% ⚠ above 30% guideline
Groceries-$418/mo
Utilities-$209/mo
Transportation-$367/mo
Healthcare *-$243/mo
Left over$2,601/mo

Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom’s Regional Price Parity (106.67). 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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About engineering teachers, postsecondaries

Education: Bachelor's degree
U.S. employed: 39,910
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA employed: 170
Category: Education

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Bar chart showing Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA: 10th percentile $36,590, 25th percentile $99,700, median $99,700, 75th percentile $121,270, 90th percentile $127,570. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$37K25th$100KMedian$100K75th$121K90th$128K
Bar chart showing Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA: 10th percentile $36,590, 25th percentile $99,700, median $99,700, 75th percentile $121,270, 90th percentile $127,570. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level engineering teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $37K. Mid-career wages sit at $100K. Top earners bring in $128K or more, a $91K spread from bottom to top.

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Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary pay across states

Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure

StateMedian salaryvs. nationalEmployment
Kansas$130K+22%260
California$129K+22%2,060
Illinois$129K+21%1,210
Virginia$127K+20%1,060
Montana$127K+19%240
Georgia$126K+19%690
Michigan$126K+19%1,760
Texas$125K+18%4,740
Louisiana$124K+17%250
New York$123K+16%3,840
Maryland$121K+14%720
Iowa$112K+5%480
Tennessee$109K+3%660
Washington$109K+3%840
Pennsylvania$108K+2%3,070
Idaho$108K+1%220
West Virginia$107K+1%290
Alaska$106K+0%80
Wisconsin$106K-0%710
Arizona$106K-0%580
Nebraska$106K-1%240
North Dakota$105K-1%220
Delaware$105K-1%230
New Hampshire$104K-2%N/A
Minnesota$104K-2%540
New Jersey$104K-2%1,170
Missouri$104K-2%N/A
Ohio$104K-2%1,390
Nevada$104K-2%210
Indiana$103K-2%1,350
Alabama$103K-3%730
Arkansas$103K-3%280
Kentucky$103K-3%350
Massachusetts$103K-3%1,560
Utah$103K-3%390
Oregon$103K-3%330
Oklahoma$103K-3%450
New Mexico$103K-3%230
Maine$102K-3%180
Mississippi$102K-4%340
South Dakota$101K-5%120
Wyoming$100K-6%130
Rhode Island$99K-6%N/A
District of Columbia$98K-8%140
Vermont$98K-8%110
South Carolina$97K-9%690
Connecticut$88K-17%560
Florida$57K-47%820
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Frequently asked questions

How much do engineering teachers, postsecondaries make in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA?

The median is $99,700 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $36,590, and experienced engineering teachers, postsecondaries can clear $127,570. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $100K enough to live in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,093/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $2,255/month, which eats 37% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a engineering teachers, postsecondary salary go in Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom?

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom has a Regional Price Parity of 106.67 (100 is the national average). Prices are above average here, so your dollar buys less than the same salary would in a cheaper metro. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median engineering teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $93,466 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do engineering 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.

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