The median annual wage for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in California is $124,780 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $130,220.
Pay spans roughly $62,780 at the 10th percentile to $208,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 990 people work as political science teachers, postsecondary in California.
| Median (annual) | $124,780 |
| Mean (annual) | $130,220 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $62,780 |
| 90th percentile | $208,960 |
| Employment | 990 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.