Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for political science teachers, postsecondary is $98,070 a year. About 16,970 people work in this job there.
Pay range for political science teachers, postsecondary in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $56,450 |
| 25% of workers | $73,260 |
| Half of workers (median) | $98,070 |
| 75% of workers | $129,130 |
| 90% of workers | $174,660 |
Best-paying states for political science teachers, postsecondary
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $128,150 | 920 |
| California | $124,890 | 1,060 |
| New Hampshire | $124,110 | 90 |
| Montana | $109,050 | 0 |
| Vermont | $107,490 | 80 |
| Michigan | $107,060 | 380 |
| Maryland | $105,630 | 370 |
| New York | $104,050 | 1,460 |
| District of Columbia | $102,310 | 1,120 |
| Virginia | $101,430 | 830 |
Pay by state
- California · $124,890
- District of Columbia · $102,310
- Indiana · $83,770
- Massachusetts · $128,150
- New Jersey · $100,260
- New York · $104,050
- Oregon · $83,580
- Pennsylvania · $97,230
- Texas · $86,950
- Virginia · $101,430
Education, experience and outlook for political science teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.5% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,500 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,350 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,580 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,260 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $128,500 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,820 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,590 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,290 |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $123,920 |
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