How much does an economics teacher make in Los Angeles?
$137,700a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $66.22 an hour or $11,480 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.22
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 53
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $69,640Median: $137,700Highest 10%: $316,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $69,640 | $33.48 | |
| 25th | $108,300 | $52.05 | |
| Median | $137,700 | $66.22 | |
| 75th | $205,600 | $98.84 | |
| 90th | $316,300 | $152.06 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for economics teachers.
| San Francisco, CA | $203,700 |
| San Jose, CA | $164,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $140,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $100,300 |
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 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $134,600 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $132,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $131,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $131,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $130,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $66.22 ($137,700 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $137,700 against $123,900 nationally, 11% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $137,400, so Los Angeles pays 0% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for economics teacher pay?
15 of 53 metro areas with data.
How much does an economics teacher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $69,640 or less a year; the top 10% make $316,300 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.