Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in District of Columbia

In District of Columbia, the median pay for political science teachers, postsecondary is $102,310 a year. About 1,120 people work in this job there.

$102,310Median yearly pay
$80,290–$127,550Middle half of workers, yearly
1,120People in this job in District of Columbia

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($98,070). District of Columbia ranks 9th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for political science teachers, postsecondary in District of Columbia

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$63,270
25% of workers$80,290
Half of workers (median)$102,310
75% of workers$127,550
90% of workers$167,860

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria$102,3101,480

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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 District of Columbia

JobMedian yearly pay
Political Scientists$152,530
Law Teachers, Postsecondary$134,090
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$167,520
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$128,370

Other job titles for this job

Adjunct ProfessorAdjunct Political Science InstructorAdjunct Political Science ProfessorGeopolitics TeacherGovernment InstructorGovernment ProfessorGovernment TeacherInternational Relations ProfessorInternational Relations TeacherPolitical Science Adjunct InstructorPolitical Science Adjunct ProfessorPolitical Science Faculty Member

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.