Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Riverside, CA

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

Median annual salary $159,860 +101.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $97,540
90th percentile —
Employed locally 320
National median $79,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,540
    25th
    $128,530
    50th (median)
    $159,860
    75th
    $203,450

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 186% Median Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 86% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $160,020
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $158,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,670
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,360
    Fresno, CA $133,150
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $132,520

    Nearby metros — Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $160,020
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $158,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,670
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,360
    Fresno, CA $133,150
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $132,520

    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 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Mathematical Science 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 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Riverside, CA is 101.5% above the national median of $79,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Riverside?

    Entry-level Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $97,540 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $128,530.