Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Indiana

In Indiana, the median pay for political science teachers, postsecondary is $83,770 a year. About 630 people work in this job there.

$83,770Median yearly pay
$66,510–$106,130Middle half of workers, yearly
630People in this job in Indiana

That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($98,070). Indiana ranks 26th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for political science teachers, postsecondary in Indiana

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$52,290
25% of workers$66,510
Half of workers (median)$83,770
75% of workers$106,130
90% of workers$165,540

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Indiana metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood$82,85080
South Bend-Mishawaka$65,66040

Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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)

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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.