Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $115,440 +37% vs national
Median hourly
10th percentile $82,020
90th percentile $165,500
Employed locally 70
National median $84,290

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,020
    25th
    $98,880
    50th (median)
    $115,440
    75th
    $165,500
    90th
    $165,500

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 73% Median Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in San Jose, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Jose, CA is 37% above the national median of $84,290. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in San Jose?

    Entry-level Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $82,020 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,880.