How much does a social sciences teacher make in Sacramento?
$169,700a year
Median yearly pay for social sciences teachers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $81.57 an hour or $14,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $81.57
- Vs. national median
- +132%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,900Median: $169,700Highest 10%: $288,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,900 | $23.99 | |
| 25th | $84,240 | $40.50 | |
| Median | $169,700 | $81.57 | |
| 75th | $208,400 | $100.19 | |
| 90th | $288,300 | $138.62 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for social sciences teachers.
| Riverside, CA | $180,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $170,200 |
| San Jose, CA | $150,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $132,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $102,900 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $129,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social sciences teacher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $81.57 ($169,700 a year).
Do social sciences teachers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $169,700 against $72,990 nationally, 132% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $132,900, so Sacramento pays 28% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for social sciences teacher pay?
3 of 51 metro areas with data.
How much does a social sciences teacher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $288,300 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.