Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Los Angeles, CA

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

Median annual salary $78,370 +8.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,960
90th percentile $170,080
Employed locally 1,760
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,960
    25th
    $76,020
    50th (median)
    $78,370
    75th
    $104,200
    90th
    $170,080

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 84% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Nearby metros — Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Fresno, CA $101,270
    Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA $96,920
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $85,640

    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 Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Los Angeles?

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

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Los Angeles, CA is 8.7% above the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $48,960 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,020.