How much does an economics teacher make in San Francisco?
$203,700a year
Median yearly pay for economics teachers in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area. That is $97.94 an hour or $16,980 a month.
- Hourly
- $97.94
- Vs. national median
- +64%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 53
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,160Median: $203,700Highest 10%: $286,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,160 | $39.02 | |
| 25th | $121,200 | $58.25 | |
| Median | $203,700 | $97.94 | |
| 75th | $230,000 | $110.58 | |
| 90th | $286,700 | $137.85 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for economics teachers.
| San Jose, CA | $164,100 |
| San Diego, CA | $140,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $137,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $100,300 |
Related jobs in San Francisco
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $357,200 |
| Engineering Teacher | $175,200 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $170,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $170,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $166,900 |
| English Language and Literature Teacher | $165,100 |
| History Teacher | $162,200 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $137,400 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $134,900 |
| Atmospheric | $134,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economics teacher make an hour in San Francisco?
The median hourly pay in the San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro area is $97.94 ($203,700 a year).
Do economics teachers make more in San Francisco than the national average?
Yes: $203,700 against $123,900 nationally, 64% more.
How does San Francisco compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $137,400, so San Francisco pays 48% more.
Where does San Francisco rank for economics teacher pay?
3 of 53 metro areas with data.
How much does an economics teacher make starting out in San Francisco?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,160 or less a year; the top 10% make $286,700 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.