How much does a social work teacher make in Los Angeles?
$77,970a year
Median yearly pay for social work teachers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $37.49 an hour or $6,498 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.49
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 49
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $53,600Median: $77,970Highest 10%: $152,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $53,600 | $25.77 | |
| 25th | $62,100 | $29.86 | |
| Median | $77,970 | $37.49 | |
| 75th | $108,100 | $51.98 | |
| 90th | $152,000 | $73.10 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for social work teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
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 social work teacher make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $37.49 ($77,970 a year).
Do social work teachers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $77,970 against $77,570 nationally, 1% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $81,500, so Los Angeles pays 4% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for social work teacher pay?
19 of 49 metro areas with data.
How much does a social work teacher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $53,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $152,000 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.