California

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics · May 2025

Mean Annual
$136,290
+25.7% vs national
Hourly Wage
N/A
 
10th Percentile
$67,510
Entry level
90th Percentile
$212,210
Senior level
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Salary Range

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondarys in California earn between $67,510 and $212,210, with a mean of $136,290. The national average for this role is $108,451.

$136,290 mean
10th Percentile$67,51090th Percentile$212,210

How California Compares

LocationMean Salary
California$136,290
National Average$108,451
New Hampshire$150,490
Massachusetts$137,010
Connecticut$126,730
Michigan$126,270
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Data Source

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