How much does a social sciences teacher make in Los Angeles?
$132,900a year
Median yearly pay for social sciences teachers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $63.90 an hour or $11,080 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.90
- Vs. national median
- +82%
- Rank among cities
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 1,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,530Median: $132,900Highest 10%: $215,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,530 | $31.02 | |
| 25th | $82,460 | $39.64 | |
| Median | $132,900 | $63.90 | |
| 75th | $205,300 | $98.68 | |
| 90th | $215,400 | $103.56 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for social sciences teachers.
| Riverside, CA | $180,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $170,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $169,700 |
| San Jose, CA | $150,000 |
| San Diego, CA | $102,900 |
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 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $131,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $131,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $130,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social sciences teacher make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $63.90 ($132,900 a year).
Do social sciences teachers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $132,900 against $72,990 nationally, 82% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $132,900, so Los Angeles pays 0% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for social sciences teacher pay?
5 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a social sciences teacher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $64,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $215,400 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.