Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Los Angeles, CA

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

Median annual salary $132,350 +24.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,890
90th percentile $195,040
Employed locally 540
National median $106,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,890
    25th
    $99,590
    50th (median)
    $132,350
    75th
    $167,420
    90th
    $195,040

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 142% Median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 42% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,600
    Lawrence, KS $140,470
    Knoxville, TN $136,550
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $136,330
    Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN $136,140
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $136,020

    Nearby metros — Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,600
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $132,460
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $132,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $130,220
    California $129,140
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $129,140

    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 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Los Angeles?

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

    The median Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Los Angeles, CA is 24.7% above the national median of $106,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $63,890 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,590.