How much does an educational make in Los Angeles?
$79,000a year
Median yearly pay for educationals in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $37.98 an hour or $6,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.98
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 386
- Jobs in the area
- 17,110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,690Median: $79,000Highest 10%: $135,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,690 | $23.89 | |
| 25th | $60,540 | $29.11 | |
| Median | $79,000 | $37.98 | |
| 75th | $109,100 | $52.45 | |
| 90th | $135,000 | $64.92 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for educationals.
| El Centro, CA | $141,800 |
| Yuba City, CA | $101,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $101,300 |
| Sacramento, CA | $100,900 |
| Oxnard, CA | $100,800 |
| Hanford, CA | $100,400 |
| Salinas, CA | $100,400 |
| Napa, CA | $99,900 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $99,330 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $98,480 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $97,700 |
| Riverside, CA | $96,780 |
| Visalia, CA | $96,720 |
| Chico, CA | $96,080 |
| San Jose, CA | $95,390 |
| San Francisco, CA | $94,600 |
| Modesto, CA | $94,370 |
| Vallejo, CA | $91,670 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $86,500 |
| San Diego, CA | $83,520 |
| Merced, CA | $83,020 |
| Stockton, CA | $79,840 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $74,990 |
| Redding, CA | $58,890 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist | $108,200 |
| Clergy | $84,050 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $79,830 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker | $78,410 |
| Child | $71,250 |
| Marriage and Family Therapist | $71,110 |
| Social Worker | $68,630 |
| Director | $62,390 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,380 |
| Community and Social Service Specialist | $56,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an educational make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $37.98 ($79,000 a year).
Do educationals make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $79,000 against $64,330 nationally, 23% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $86,500, so Los Angeles pays 9% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for educational pay?
49 of 386 metro areas with data.
How much does an educational make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,000 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.