Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
Also called: Ethnic Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median of $105,220 a year, +24% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $105,220
- vs. U.S. median
- +24% ($85,020)
- Rank among states
- 3 of 37
- Jobs in the state
- 770
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,020; the top 10% earn over $191,720. Nationally the range is $52,070 to $160,420.
States ranked near California
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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary pay in California
How much do area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary make in California?
The median is $105,220 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,020 and the top 10% earn over $191,720. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary?
On pay alone it ranks 3 of 37 (+24% vs. the national median of $85,020). Living costs are not included.