Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Salary in Riverside, CA

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

Median annual salary $172,950 +130.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $71,430
90th percentile $198,430
Employed locally 180
National median $75,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $71,430
    25th
    $143,230
    50th (median)
    $172,950
    75th
    $172,950
    90th
    $198,430

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary vs area income 201% Median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary is 101% above the area median household income

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Colorado $116,540

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

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $149,960
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $132,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,800
    California $111,360
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,470
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,520

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

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

    The median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary in Riverside, CA is 130.5% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $71,430 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $143,230.