Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • California
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $121,444 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, +44.1% vs the national median of $84,290. An estimated 880 area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $100,500 to $163,460 depending on location.
$121,444
Avg median salary in California
$163,460
Highest paying metro
$100,500
Lowest paying metro
880
Employed in California
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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
inArea, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria, CA | $163,460 | $125,680 | $179,230 | 40 |
| Riverside, CA | $135,530 | $97,930 | $173,930 | 50 |
| San Francisco, CA | $124,960 | $95,980 | $169,670 | 150 |
| San Jose, CA | $115,440 | $98,880 | $165,500 | 70 |
| San Diego, CA | $107,100 | $99,760 | $164,560 | 70 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $103,120 | $85,420 | $140,850 | 420 |
| Sacramento, CA | $100,500 | $58,600 | $125,390 | 80 |