Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • California
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $109,406 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +40.2% vs the national median of $78,050. An estimated 1,480 philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $81,330 to $131,140 depending on location.
$109,406
Avg median salary in California
$131,140
Highest paying metro
$81,330
Lowest paying metro
1,480
Employed in California
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Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, CA | $131,140 | $83,630 | $187,890 | 120 |
| San Francisco, CA | $122,730 | $81,460 | $170,770 | 150 |
| Oxnard, CA | $122,700 | $98,590 | $127,020 | 90 |
| San Diego, CA | $107,530 | $67,360 | $159,450 | 130 |
| Sacramento, CA | $103,980 | $82,320 | $128,740 | 60 |
| San Jose, CA | $103,210 | $83,330 | $120,040 | 290 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,630 | $74,690 | $131,250 | 640 |
| Fresno, CA | $81,330 | $66,840 | $110,140 | — |