Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Virginia

In Virginia, the median pay for political science teachers, postsecondary is $101,430 a year. About 830 people work in this job there.

$101,430Median yearly pay
$76,320–$135,130Middle half of workers, yearly
830People in this job in Virginia

That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($98,070). Virginia ranks 10th of 45 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for political science teachers, postsecondary in Virginia

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$59,600
25% of workers$76,320
Half of workers (median)$101,430
75% of workers$135,130
90% of workers$176,660

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Virginia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk$99,380160
Harrisonburg$97,37050
Richmond$92,410160

Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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.