Postsecondary Teacher salary in San Jose, CA
Based on 12 certified H-1B filings in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Median salary$99,228
Middle 50%$97k–$106.1k
vs. national median+32%comparison median $75,000
Filings12FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
$60k$70k$80k$90k$100k$110k$120k$130k
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $97,010 |
| 25th | $97,032 |
| 50th (median) | $99,228 |
| 75th | $106,061 |
| 90th | $111,019 |
Cost of living
San Jose's median Postsecondary Teacher salary of $99,228 is worth about $89,900 at national average prices.
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024 (U.S. = 100; San Jose = 110.4).
Compared with all workers here
All Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in the San Jose, CA area earned a median of $94,690 in May 2025 (3,130 employed). The H-1B median here is $99,228, 5% higher.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS metropolitan area estimates. BLS wages include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are base salary.
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose State University | $99,228 | 12 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.