How much does an economics teacher make in Sacramento?
$100,300a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $48.23 an hour or $8,359 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.23
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 53
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $100,300Median: $100,300Highest 10%: $180,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $100,300 | $48.23 | |
| 25th | $100,300 | $48.23 | |
| Median | $100,300 | $48.23 | |
| 75th | $128,500 | $61.78 | |
| 90th | $180,400 | $86.73 |
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 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $137,700 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $48.23 ($100,300 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
No: $100,300 against $123,900 nationally, 19% less.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $137,400, so Sacramento pays 27% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for economics teacher pay?
49 of 53 metro areas with data.
How much does an economics teacher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $100,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $180,400 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.