Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median Salary

$118,950

per year

Employment

120

in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

vs. National Avg

+21.3%

National: $98,070

📊 Compared to the national median of $98,070, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA pays 21.3% MORE for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary positions.

Purchasing Power

$98,960

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

120.2

20% above national avg

Rent/Income

32%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

10th

$101,560

25th

$103,130

Median

$118,950

75th

$195,930

90th

$295,940

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).