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Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Economics Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$137,360
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.1% vs 2024
$160,800
Mean Salary
$137,360
Median Salary
$66.04
Hourly Rate
770 people work as Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in California
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $137,360 per year ($11,446/month).
This is 16.3% above the national average of $118,131.
California ranks #5 out of 42 states for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary pay.
Approximately 770 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 3.1% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in economics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Top Skills
Speaking
4.12
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Writing
4.0
Instructing
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Mathematics
4.51
Education and Training
4.32
Economics and Accounting
4.23
English Language
4.13
Computers and Electronics
2.89
Typical Education: Doctoral Degree
(80.8% of workers)
Salary Range: Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in California
Salaries for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in California range from $79,050 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $266,470 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $100,310 and $205,580.
How much do Economics Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
The median annual salary for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in California is $137,360 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $160,800.
What is the salary range for a Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Salaries for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in California range from $79,050 at the 10th percentile to $266,470 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $100,310 and $205,580.
What is the starting salary for a Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Entry-level Economics Teachers, Postsecondary positions in California typically start around $79,050 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $100,310 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 770 people are employed as Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Economics Teachers, Postsecondary in California is approximately $66.04 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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