Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • California
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $136,978 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +66% vs the national median of $82,540. An estimated 740 sociology teachers, postsecondary are employed across California, with salaries ranging from $119,270 to $181,960 depending on location.
$136,978
Avg median salary in California
$181,960
Highest paying metro
$119,270
Lowest paying metro
740
Employed in California
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Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
inSociology Teachers, Postsecondary salaries by city in California
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside, CA | $181,960 | $133,330 | — | 70 |
| San Diego, CA | $136,220 | $105,970 | $188,770 | 100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $136,120 | $117,660 | $187,750 | 130 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $125,770 | $77,280 | $165,400 | 310 |
| Sacramento, CA | $122,530 | $106,690 | $122,530 | 60 |
| San Jose, CA | $119,270 | $81,870 | $182,360 | 70 |