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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California

In California, economics teachers, postsecondary earn a median of $133,230 per year.

Median (California)
$133,230
Bottom 10%
$79,510
Top 10%
$231,590
Employed in California
1,050

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, economics teachers, postsecondary earn a median of $133,230 — 11% above the national median of $119,980. Locally the range runs $79,510 to $231,590. About 1,050 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #6 of 40 states for economics teachers, postsecondary pay — roughly the 87th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (New Hampshire, $154,840) by 16%. State employment of about 1,050 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$119,980
US bottom 10%
$57,550
US top 10%
$217,160

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Learning Strategies
  • Active Learning
  • Mathematics

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