Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $125,570 +23.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,040
90th percentile $203,820
Employed locally 100
National median $101,390

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,040
    25th
    $77,300
    50th (median)
    $125,570
    75th
    $182,300
    90th
    $203,820

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 146% Median Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 46% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New Haven, CT $217,960
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $162,980
    College Station-Bryan, TX $156,860
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $136,050
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $135,450
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $134,560

    Nearby metros — Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $162,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $130,810
    California $129,000
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $121,870
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $103,580
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $102,860

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$46,070
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$97,560
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$57,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,910
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$104,990
    Tutors$44,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Riverside, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Riverside, CA is 23.8% above the national median of $101,390. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Riverside?

    Entry-level Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,040 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,300.