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Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$81,500
Median Annual Salary
▼
-32.7% vs 2024
$97,570
Mean Salary
$81,500
Median Salary
$39.18
Hourly Rate
230 people work as Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in California
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $81,500 per year ($6,791/month).
This is 7.2% above the national average of $75,995.
California ranks #10 out of 43 states for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary pay.
Approximately 230 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries decreased by 32.7% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Top Skills
Instructing
4.75
Speaking
4.62
Learning Strategies
4.25
Reading Comprehension
4.0
Active Listening
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Education and Training
4.67
Sociology and Anthropology
4.47
Therapy and Counseling
4.26
Psychology
4.07
English Language
4.07
Typical Education: Doctoral Degree
(60.7% of workers)
Salary Range: Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in California
Salaries for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in California range from $53,760 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $151,990 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $74,160 and $107,870.
How much do Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
The median annual salary for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in California is $81,500 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $97,570.
What is the salary range for a Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Salaries for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in California range from $53,760 at the 10th percentile to $151,990 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $74,160 and $107,870.
What is the starting salary for a Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Entry-level Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary positions in California typically start around $53,760 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $74,160 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 230 people are employed as Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in California is approximately $39.18 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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