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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $132,240 +76.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $80,540
90th percentile —
Employed locally 90
National median $75,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,540
    25th
    $111,360
    50th (median)
    $132,240
    75th
    $214,520

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary vs area income 141% Median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary is 41% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,800
    Colorado $116,540

    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
    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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,330
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,680
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $57,660
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $78,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in Sacramento, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary in Sacramento, CA is 76.2% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $80,540 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $111,360.