How much does an area make in Los Angeles?
$102,000a year
Median yearly pay for areas in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $49.05 an hour or $8,503 a month.
- Hourly
- $49.05
- Vs. national median
- +20%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 40
- Jobs in the area
- 310
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,920Median: $102,000Highest 10%: $164,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,920 | $31.21 | |
| 25th | $82,130 | $39.49 | |
| Median | $102,000 | $49.05 | |
| 75th | $130,600 | $62.78 | |
| 90th | $164,700 | $79.17 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for areas.
| San Francisco, CA | $125,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $119,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $104,400 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $175,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $172,500 |
| Geography Teacher | $146,000 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $141,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Economics Teacher | $137,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $134,600 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $132,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $131,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $131,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an area make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $49.05 ($102,000 a year).
Do areas make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $102,000 against $85,020 nationally, 20% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $105,200, so Los Angeles pays 3% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for area pay?
10 of 40 metro areas with data.
How much does an area make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $164,700 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.