Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $100,780 +3.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,570
90th percentile $215,490
Employed locally 1,970
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,570
    25th
    $76,240
    50th (median)
    $100,780
    75th
    $162,840
    90th
    $215,490

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 108% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 8% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270
    Fresno, CA $134,070
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $131,590
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $128,730
    California $125,310
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $125,280

    Related occupations in Los Angeles, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$45,420
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$100,580
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$56,210
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$97,970
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$47,770
    Tutors$42,300

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Los Angeles, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Los Angeles, CA is 3.6% above the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $62,570 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,240.