Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $123,810 +27.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,910
90th percentile —
Employed locally 670
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,910
    25th
    $80,840
    50th (median)
    $123,810
    75th
    $170,060

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 93% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 7% below 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 San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,630
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $64,090
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $49,190

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in San Francisco?

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

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Francisco, CA is 27.3% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $51,910 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,840.