Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $124,780 +31.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $66,190
90th percentile $189,640
Employed locally 90
National median $94,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,190
    25th
    $94,600
    50th (median)
    $124,780
    75th
    $189,640
    90th
    $189,640

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 79% Median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 21% 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
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $122,650

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $101,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $48,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Jose, CA is 31.8% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $66,190 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $94,600.