California Median
$81,500
per year
Hourly Rate
$39.18
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+5% vs US median
US median $77,570
State Rank
#10 of 43
230 employed here
How much does a Social Work Teacher, Postsecondary make in California?
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in California take home a median of $81,500 annually — roughly $39.18 an hour — which runs 5% above the national median of $77,570.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $53,760 while the top 10% make $151,990 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $74,160 and $107,870 a year.
Social Work Teacher, Postsecondary salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $53,760 | $25.85 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $74,160 | $35.65 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $81,500 | $39.18 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $107,870 | $51.86 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $151,990 | $73.07 |
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How California compares
California ranks 10th out of 43 states and territories for Social Work Teacher, Postsecondary pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Social Work Teacher, Postsecondary salary in other states
Hawaii $133,340Kansas $108,610Delaware $100,550South Carolina $100,400New York $98,700Maryland $97,110Texas $83,440Minnesota $82,470Utah $81,850Maine $80,250Connecticut $79,960Massachusetts $79,710Washington $77,920New Jersey $77,570Virginia $77,180Illinois $77,010Michigan $76,680Wisconsin $76,420West Virginia $76,320Pennsylvania $75,920New Hampshire $75,500Tennessee $75,190Oregon $74,320Indiana $74,240Nevada $74,180Arizona $71,690New Mexico $69,950North Carolina $68,660Alabama $66,520Missouri $66,470Georgia $65,350Kentucky $65,260Iowa $64,190Mississippi $63,680Idaho $62,230Nebraska $61,430Ohio $60,930Oklahoma $60,910Florida $60,580Arkansas $60,470South Dakota $60,100Montana $43,010
Working as a Social Work Teacher, Postsecondary in California
Nationally, about 13,000 people work as Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($81,500) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Social Work Teacher, Postsecondary make in California?
The median Social Work Teacher, Postsecondary salary in California is $81,500 per year, or about $39.18 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $53,760 at the entry level to $151,990 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary about 5% more than the national median of $77,570. California ranks 10th out of 43 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $81,500 a year. About 230 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.