How much does a biological science teacher make in Los Angeles?
Median yearly pay for biological science teachers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $61.44 an hour or $10,650 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.44
- Vs. national median
- +51%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 136
- Jobs in the area
- 1,250
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,040 | $32.71 | |
| 25th | $84,500 | $40.63 | |
| Median | $127,800 | $61.44 | |
| 75th | $172,300 | $82.83 | |
| 90th | $220,400 | $105.98 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for biological science teachers.
| San Diego, CA | $166,900 |
| Riverside, CA | $138,100 |
| San Francisco, CA | $133,500 |
| Fresno, CA | $129,500 |
| Sacramento, CA | $127,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $126,400 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $109,400 |
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 a biological science teacher make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $61.44 ($127,800 a year).
Do biological science teachers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $127,800 against $84,620 nationally, 51% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $129,200, so Los Angeles pays 1% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for biological science teacher pay?
9 of 136 metro areas with data.
How much does a biological science teacher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $68,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $220,400 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.