What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Ecology Professor?

We've identified 10 cities in California where Ecology Professor jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Berkeley (24.1% above average), followed by San Francisco and Santa Clara. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Berkeley $98,025 $8,168 $1,885 $47.13 San Francisco $94,044 $7,837 $1,808 $45.21 Santa Clara $94,022 $7,835 $1,808 $45.20 Sunnyvale $93,959 $7,829 $1,806 $45.17 Livermore $93,906 $7,825 $1,805 $45.15 San Jose $93,826 $7,818 $1,804 $45.11 Daly City $92,761 $7,730 $1,783 $44.60 Oakland $91,943 $7,661 $1,768 $44.20 Hayward $91,784 $7,648 $1,765 $44.13 San Mateo $91,185 $7,598 $1,753 $43.84

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Ecology Professor Salary in California

Q: How much does an Ecology Professor make in California?

The average annual pay for an ecology professor in California is $79,008 a year — that works out to approximately $37.98 an hour. That is 1.3% below the national average of $80,057. The middle 80% of Ecology Professors earn between $51,812 (10th percentile) and $116,454 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Ecology Professor Jobs in California?

We found several jobs related to Ecology Professor in California that pay more on average. Topping the list is Assistant Professor Of Psychology at $8,289 (10.5%) above Ecology Professor. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Assistant Professor Of Psychology $70,719 $5,893 $1,359 $34.00 Earth Science Teacher $47,522 $3,960 $913 $22.85 Chemistry Graduate $45,686 $3,807 $878 $21.96 Geochemistry $38,552 $3,212 $741 $18.53 Phd Teaching Assistant $32,146 $2,678 $618 $15.45

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Ecology Professor Salary Comparison by Location

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United States

$80,057

California

$79,008

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How much does an Ecology Professor make in California?

As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for an Ecology Professor in California is $79,008 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $37.98 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,519/week or $6,584/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $133,232 and as low as $41,943, the majority of Ecology Professor salaries currently range between $59,200 (25th percentile) to $90,300 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $116,454 annually in California. The average pay range for an Ecology Professor varies greatly (by as much as 31100), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

California ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Ecology Professor salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Ecology Professor jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Ecology Professor Jobs in California

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Ecology Professor job is above the average in California in California. Topping the list is Berkeley, , with San Francisco, and Santa Clara, close behind in the second and third positions. Santa Clara, beats the average in California by $15,014 (19.0%), and Berkeley, furthers that trend with another $19,017 (24.1%) above the $79,008 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for California, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Ecology Professor appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 7% between Berkeley, and San Mateo, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Ecology Professor role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Berkeley	$98,025	$8,168	$1,885	$47.13
San Francisco	$94,044	$7,837	$1,808	$45.21
Santa Clara	$94,022	$7,835	$1,808	$45.20
Sunnyvale	$93,959	$7,829	$1,806	$45.17
Livermore	$93,906	$7,825	$1,805	$45.15
San Jose	$93,826	$7,818	$1,804	$45.11
Daly City	$92,761	$7,730	$1,783	$44.60
Oakland	$91,943	$7,661	$1,768	$44.20
Hayward	$91,784	$7,648	$1,765	$44.13
San Mateo	$91,185	$7,598	$1,753	$43.84

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Ecology Professor Jobs in California

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Ecology Professor job category in California, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $79008 state average for Ecology Professor jobs.

Nevertheless Assistant Professor Of Psychology, Earth Science Teacher, or Chemistry Graduate may still be interesting positions to explore.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Assistant Professor Of Psychology	$70,719	$5,893	$1,359	$34.00
Earth Science Teacher	$47,522	$3,960	$913	$22.85
Chemistry Graduate	$45,686	$3,807	$878	$21.96
Geochemistry	$38,552	$3,212	$741	$18.53
Phd Teaching Assistant	$32,146	$2,678	$618	$15.45

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Infographic detailing Ecology Professor salary in California as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $59,200 to $116,454 annually, with the California average at $79,008 per year or $37.98 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in California for Ecology Professor jobs, with Berkeley leading at $98,025 annually.

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