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Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Francisco, CA

The median mathematical science teachers, postsecondary in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA earns $134,920 a year, 69% above the US median. After tax that is roughly $7,837 a month.

10th percentile
$64,820
25th percentile
$101,390
Median percentile
$134,920
75th percentile
$233,090
90th percentile
$277,480

Based on 470 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.

What you keep

$94,039 take-home a year
Gross pay$134,920
Federal income tax−$21,115
Social Security + Medicare−$10,321
California income tax (approx.)−$9,444
Monthly take-home$7,837
Every two weeks$3,617

Does it go far here?

$116,700Median pay in San Francisco, CA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 115.6 vs 100).
32%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($2,474 a month, Census ACS).

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All mathematical science teachers, postsecondary salaries · Take-home pay in California