SOC 25-1065 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Fresno
Fresno, CA · 6 metro areas compared
In Fresno, CA the median wage for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $128,820 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Fresno, CA the median wage for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary reaches $128,820 a year. That is 31.4% more than the national median of $98,070. Pay ranges from under $76,450 at the tenth percentile to more than $179,460 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $105,900 to $166,970.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Riverside records the highest median at $150,940. Of the 527 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 49th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,450 | −22.0% |
| 25th | $105,900 | +8.0% |
| Median (50th) | $128,820 | +31.4% |
| 75th | $166,970 | +70.3% |
| 90th | $179,460 | +83.0% |
| Mean | $135,430 | +38.1% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside | $150,940 | 70 | |
| 2 | Sacramento | $131,440 | 70 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $128,050 | 60 | |
| 4 | Los Angeles | $119,590 | 420 | |
| 5 | San Jose | $118,950 | 120 | |
| 6 | San Diego | $105,090 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fresno run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $128,820 buys what $116,369 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 18.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$128,820as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$116,369US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $128,820 a year, 31.4% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,450 to $179,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Riverside, at $150,940.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Fresno, CA?
The median annual wage is $128,820, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $98,070, so pay in Fresno, CA is 31.4% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Fresno, CA earns more than $179,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,450 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Riverside, at $150,940 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Fresno, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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