How much does an education teacher make in Los Angeles?
$105,700a year
Median yearly pay for education teachers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $50.83 an hour or $8,811 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.83
- Vs. national median
- +40%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 151
- Jobs in the area
- 1,330
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,980Median: $105,700Highest 10%: $159,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,980 | $25.47 | |
| 25th | $78,940 | $37.95 | |
| Median | $105,700 | $50.83 | |
| 75th | $131,000 | $63.00 | |
| 90th | $159,200 | $76.51 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for education teachers.
| San Diego, CA | $129,100 |
| Riverside, CA | $123,900 |
| San Jose, CA | $121,500 |
| San Francisco, CA | $92,720 |
| Sacramento, CA | $82,370 |
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 an education teacher make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $50.83 ($105,700 a year).
Do education teachers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $105,700 against $75,350 nationally, 40% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $111,900, so Los Angeles pays 5% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for education teacher pay?
5 of 151 metro areas with data.
How much does an education teacher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,980 or less a year; the top 10% make $159,200 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.