Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California
In California, the median pay for political science teachers, postsecondary is $124,890 a year. About 1,060 people work in this job there.
That is 27% higher than the U.S. median ($98,070). California ranks 2nd of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for political science teachers, postsecondary in California
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $67,510 |
| 25% of workers | $100,380 |
| Half of workers (median) | $124,890 |
| 75% of workers | $165,810 |
| 90% of workers | $212,210 |
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $150,940 | 70 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $131,440 | 70 |
| Fresno | $128,820 | 30 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $128,050 | 60 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $119,590 | 420 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $118,950 | 120 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $105,090 | 130 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for political science teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $119,540 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $135,000 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,850 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,820 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $139,720 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $127,170 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $127,680 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,220 |
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