Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $126,800 +69% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,400
90th percentile —
Employed locally 390
National median $75,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,400
    25th
    $78,330
    50th (median)
    $126,800
    75th
    $211,010

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary vs area income 95% Median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary is 5% below 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
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $132,240
    California $111,360
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $100,470
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $98,520

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $47,630
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $99,840
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $64,090
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $57,610
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $49,190

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary in San Francisco, CA is 69% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $61,400 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,330.