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

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

Median annual salary $149,960 +99.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $97,810
90th percentile $193,120
Employed locally 100
National median $75,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $97,810
    25th
    $120,750
    50th (median)
    $149,960
    75th
    $149,960
    90th
    $193,120

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 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
    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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $172,950
    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 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 Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other make per hour in San Jose?

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

    The median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary in San Jose, CA is 99.8% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $97,810 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $120,750.