How much does a philosophy and religion teacher make in California?
$105,800a year
Median yearly pay for philosophy and religion teachers in California. That is $50.88 an hour or $8,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.88
- Vs. national median
- +32%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 43
- Jobs in the state
- 1,850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $75,070Median: $105,800Highest 10%: $206,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,070 | $36.09 | |
| 25th | $89,530 | $43.04 | |
| Median | $105,800 | $50.88 | |
| 75th | $153,900 | $74.01 | |
| 90th | $206,100 | $99.09 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $123,700 |
| Oxnard, CA | $122,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $119,500 |
| Sacramento, CA | $116,700 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $103,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $103,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $100,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for philosophy and religion teachers.
| 1. California | $105,800 |
| 2. Maine | $102,800 |
| 3. Vermont | $102,600 |
| 4. Hawaii | $101,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a philosophy and religion teacher make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $50.88 ($105,800 a year).
Do philosophy and religion teachers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $105,800 against $80,260 nationally, 32% more.
Where does California rank for philosophy and religion teacher pay?
California ranks 1 of 43 states.
Which city in California pays philosophy and religion teachers the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $123,700 a year.
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.