Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Salary in Los Angeles, CA

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

Median annual salary $100,470 +33.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,330
90th percentile $208,240
Employed locally 1,670
National median $75,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,330
    25th
    $71,710
    50th (median)
    $100,470
    75th
    $169,500
    90th
    $208,240

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary vs area income 107% Median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary is 7% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $172,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $149,960
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $137,300
    Hawaii $134,150
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $132,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,800

    Nearby metros — Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $172,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $149,960
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $132,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,800
    California $111,360
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,520

    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 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other 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 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary in Los Angeles, CA is 33.9% above the national median of $75,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $62,330 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,710.