How much does a teacher and instructor make in Los Angeles?
$97,680a year
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $46.96 an hour or $8,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $46.96
- Vs. national median
- +48%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 244
- Jobs in the area
- 8,300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,680Median: $97,680Highest 10%: $129,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,680 | $22.92 | |
| 25th | $58,410 | $28.08 | |
| Median | $97,680 | $46.96 | |
| 75th | $124,000 | $59.60 | |
| 90th | $129,100 | $62.09 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for teacher and instructors.
| Salinas, CA | $113,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $105,200 |
| Modesto, CA | $103,900 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $101,100 |
| Stockton, CA | $99,820 |
| Riverside, CA | $97,070 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $96,820 |
| Chico, CA | $95,420 |
| Merced, CA | $93,400 |
| Hanford, CA | $86,710 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $85,640 |
| Napa, CA | $84,420 |
| Visalia, CA | $83,410 |
| Sacramento, CA | $81,720 |
| Yuba City, CA | $81,320 |
| San Diego, CA | $80,460 |
| San Francisco, CA | $79,250 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $78,820 |
| Vallejo, CA | $78,760 |
| San Jose, CA | $77,720 |
| Oxnard, CA | $77,230 |
| El Centro, CA | $77,110 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $76,640 |
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 teacher and instructor make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $46.96 ($97,680 a year).
Do teacher and instructors make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $97,680 against $66,140 nationally, 48% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $87,460, so Los Angeles pays 12% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for teacher and instructor pay?
15 of 244 metro areas with data.
How much does a teacher and instructor make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $129,100 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.