How much does a postsecondary teacher make in Los Angeles?
$105,600a year
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $50.79 an hour or $8,803 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.79
- Vs. national median
- +36%
- Rank among cities
- 4 of 169
- Jobs in the area
- 14,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,340Median: $105,600Highest 10%: $175,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,340 | $29.01 | |
| 25th | $73,990 | $35.57 | |
| Median | $105,600 | $50.79 | |
| 75th | $142,400 | $68.46 | |
| 90th | $175,500 | $84.35 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for postsecondary teachers.
| Sacramento, CA | $135,100 |
| Modesto, CA | $104,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $101,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $100,600 |
| Fresno, CA | $99,480 |
| San Jose, CA | $94,690 |
| San Francisco, CA | $82,620 |
| Napa, CA | $79,670 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $76,110 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $71,200 |
| Visalia, CA | $60,890 |
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 postsecondary teacher make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $50.79 ($105,600 a year).
Do postsecondary teachers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $105,600 against $77,640 nationally, 36% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $100,700, so Los Angeles pays 5% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for postsecondary teacher pay?
4 of 169 metro areas with data.
How much does a postsecondary teacher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $175,500 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.