How much does an economics teacher make in California?
$137,400a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in California. That is $66.04 an hour or $11,450 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.04
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,050Median: $137,400Highest 10%: $266,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,050 | $38.00 | |
| 25th | $100,300 | $48.23 | |
| Median | $137,400 | $66.04 | |
| 75th | $205,600 | $98.84 | |
| 90th | $266,500 | $128.11 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Francisco, CA | $203,700 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $202,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $194,500 |
| San Jose, CA | $164,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $140,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $137,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $100,300 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economics teachers.
| 2. Massachusetts | $164,400 |
| 3. District of Columbia | $161,900 |
| 4. Connecticut | $156,000 |
| 5. California | $137,400 |
| 6. Arizona | $137,300 |
| 7. Oregon | $136,500 |
| 8. Vermont | $134,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $66.04 ($137,400 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $137,400 against $123,900 nationally, 11% more.
Where does California rank for economics teacher pay?
California ranks 5 of 42 states.
Which city in California pays economics teachers the most?
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median of $203,700 a year.
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.