How much does a political science teacher make in Los Angeles?
$119,600a year
Median yearly pay for political science teachers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $57.50 an hour or $9,966 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.50
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 65
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,220Median: $119,600Highest 10%: $209,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,220 | $32.32 | |
| 25th | $100,400 | $48.26 | |
| Median | $119,600 | $57.50 | |
| 75th | $164,900 | $79.28 | |
| 90th | $209,200 | $100.59 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for political science teachers.
| Riverside, CA | $150,900 |
| Sacramento, CA | $131,400 |
| San Francisco, CA | $128,100 |
| San Jose, CA | $119,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $105,100 |
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 a political science teacher make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $57.50 ($119,600 a year).
Do political science teachers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $119,600 against $98,070 nationally, 22% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $124,900, so Los Angeles pays 4% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for political science teacher pay?
9 of 65 metro areas with data.
How much does a political science teacher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $67,220 or less a year; the top 10% make $209,200 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.