California

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$122,400
+24.6% vs national
Hourly Wage
N/A
 
10th Percentile
$67,020
Entry level
90th Percentile
$191,720
Senior level
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Salary Range

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondarys in California earn between $67,020 and $191,720, with a mean of $122,400. The national average for this role is $98,204.

$122,400 mean
10th Percentile$67,02090th Percentile$191,720

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$122,400
National Average$98,204
New Hampshire$127,920
District of Columbia$123,050
Kansas$121,680
Rhode Island$114,530
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Data Source

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2025. California. Hourly wages assume 2,080 hours/year.