Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Riverside, CA

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

Median annual salary $158,270 +62.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $74,560
90th percentile —
Employed locally 400
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,560
    25th
    $131,770
    50th (median)
    $158,270
    75th
    $186,550

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 184% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 84% 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
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $144,760

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $123,810

    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 Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Business 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 Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Riverside, CA is 62.7% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $74,560 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $131,770.