Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other pay in California
In California, the median pay for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other is $132,920 a year. About 2,760 people work in this job there.
That is 82% higher than the U.S. median ($72,990). California ranks 1st of 40 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other in California
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $63,850 |
| 25% of workers | $82,230 |
| Half of workers (median) | $132,920 |
| 75% of workers | $205,150 |
| 90% of workers | $219,230 |
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $180,230 | 180 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $170,240 | 290 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $169,660 | 50 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $149,960 | 100 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $132,920 | 1,450 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $102,900 | 270 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.6% over ten years, little or no change · about 1,300 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $165,110 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,410 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $119,540 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,960 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,490 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $128,470 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,340 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $130,680 |
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