Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary
in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
- Middle 50%
- $82,460–$205,250
- vs U.S. median
- +82%
- Metro rank
- #2 of 14
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro earn a median of $132,920 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,450 jobs (May 2025). That is 82% above the U.S. median of $72,990 and in line with the CA statewide median of $132,920. It ranks #2 of 14 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,450 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other pay in other CA metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $170,240 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $102,900 |
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Questions
What is the average Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary in Los Angeles?
The BLS median is $132,920 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,450 jobs pay between $82,460 and $205,250. The 10th percentile is $64,530 and the 90th is $215,410.
Is Los Angeles a high-paying metro for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other?
That is 82% above the U.S. median of $72,990 and in line with the CA statewide median of $132,920. It ranks #2 of 14 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.