Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
National median: $98,070
| State | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $77,860 |
| Arizona | $99,910 |
| Arkansas | $58,350 |
| California | $124,890 |
| Connecticut | $100,230 |
| District of Columbia | $102,310 |
| Florida | $77,860 |
| Georgia | $79,870 |
| Illinois | $100,700 |
| Indiana | $83,770 |
| Iowa | $80,160 |
| Kansas | $78,800 |
| Kentucky | $78,670 |
| Louisiana | $88,090 |
| Maine | $96,760 |
| Maryland | $105,630 |
| Massachusetts | $128,150 |
| Michigan | $107,060 |
| Minnesota | $97,170 |
| Mississippi | $59,270 |
| Missouri | $94,500 |
| Montana | $109,050 |
| Nebraska | $86,380 |
| Nevada | $93,300 |
| New Hampshire | $124,110 |
| New Jersey | $100,260 |
| New Mexico | $80,640 |
| New York | $104,050 |
| North Carolina | $78,760 |
| Ohio | $80,090 |
| Oklahoma | $63,400 |
| Oregon | $83,580 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,230 |
| Rhode Island | $101,320 |
| South Carolina | $78,650 |
| South Dakota | $72,580 |
| Tennessee | $81,330 |
| Texas | $86,950 |
| Utah | $80,610 |
| Vermont | $107,490 |
| Virginia | $101,430 |
| Washington | $101,140 |
| West Virginia | $77,420 |
| Wisconsin | $83,190 |
| Wyoming | $84,750 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)