Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $99,930 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,550
90th percentile $206,220
Employed locally 150
National median $94,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,550
    25th
    $65,300
    50th (median)
    $99,930
    75th
    $130,660
    90th
    $206,220

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 98% Median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 2% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,290
    El Paso, TX $134,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,700
    Ann Arbor, MI $131,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,120
    Fresno, CA $128,820

    Nearby metros — Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,120
    Fresno, CA $128,820
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $126,510
    California $124,780
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $124,780

    Related occupations in San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $78,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $43,010
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $55,740
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,740
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $46,520
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $45,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in San Diego?

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

    Is San Diego above or below average for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Diego, CA is 5.5% above the national median of $94,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in San Diego?

    Entry-level Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $44,550 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,300.