📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

English Language Professors Salary in California (2026)

California · 42.0% above national average · Medium Demand

Average
$122,944
per year
Median
$109,936
per year
Hourly
$59.11
per hour
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$74,346
25th Percentile — Junior$103,178
50th Percentile — Median$109,936
75th Percentile — Senior$168,049
90th Percentile — Top Earners$194,392
💡 Top-earning English Language Professorss in California make up to $194,392 per year. The job market in California is rated very strong, with key industries including Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$110.3k
2021
$112.7k
2022
$115.2k
2023
$117.7k
2024
$120.3k
2025
$122.9k
2026
📈 English Language Professors salaries in California have followed the national trend with 2.2% annual growth. The strong presence in California's job market supports continued salary increases.
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English Language Professors Salary by City in California
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Los Angeles $190,563 +55.0% Medium
San Diego $181,957 +48.0% Medium
San Jose $211,464 +72.0% Medium
San Francisco $227,446 +85.0% Medium
Fresno $132,780 +8.0% Medium
Sacramento $149,992 +22.0% Medium
Long Beach $178,269 +45.0% Medium
Bakersfield $132,780 +8.0% Medium
Anaheim $174,580 +42.0% Medium
Santa Ana $172,122 +40.0% Medium
Riverside $157,368 +28.0% Medium
Stockton $145,074 +18.0% Medium
Irvine $190,563 +55.0% Medium
San Bernardino $145,074 +18.0% Medium
Modesto $137,697 +12.0% Medium
Fontana $149,992 +22.0% Medium
Moreno Valley $141,386 +15.0% Medium
Glendale $181,957 +48.0% Medium
Fremont $196,710 +60.0% Medium
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English Language Professors Job Market in California
Key factors affecting compensation

California is home to a very strong job market for English Language Professorss. The state's key industries — Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $122,944 per year, California's English Language Professors salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average.

The cost of living in California (index: 1.42) justifies the higher pay scale. Entry-level professionals in California can expect to earn $74,346–$103,178, while experienced English Language Professorss can command $168,049–$194,392.

Looking ahead, the English Language Professors profession in California is projected to grow at 2.2% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Technology continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
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  • The average English Language Professors salary in California is $122,944 per year in 2026, which is 42.0% above the national average of $86,580.
  • San Francisco and San Jose typically pay English Language Professorss the highest wages in California due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • California has a very strong job market with major industries in Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture. This makes it one of the better states for English Language Professors employment.
  • At $122,944/year, California English Language Professors salaries are 42.0% higher than the national average of $86,580/year.