Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $72,990 · Median hourly: — · Employment: 16,580
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,670 | — |
| 25th | $55,910 | — |
| Median | $72,990 | — |
| 75th | $102,990 | — |
| 90th | $164,420 | — |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 25-1069
- Total U.S. employment: 16,580
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The mean wage of $88,390 sits 21.1% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $71,230 | — | -2.4% | 370 |
| Arkansas | $37,490 | — | -48.6% | 80 |
| California | $132,920 | — | +82.1% | 2,760 |
| Connecticut | $73,930 | — | +1.3% | 110 |
| District of Columbia | — | — | — | 80 |
| Florida | $57,180 | — | -21.7% | 1,390 |
| Georgia | $53,660 | — | -26.5% | 320 |
| Idaho | $61,190 | — | -16.2% | 90 |
| Illinois | $63,470 | — | -13.0% | 1,700 |
| Indiana | $74,360 | — | +1.9% | 170 |
| Iowa | $83,920 | — | +15.0% | 150 |
| Kansas | $51,540 | — | -29.4% | 190 |
| Kentucky | $64,840 | — | -11.2% | 340 |
| Maine | $66,410 | — | -9.0% | 110 |
| Maryland | $68,650 | — | -5.9% | 500 |
| Massachusetts | $98,260 | — | +34.6% | 410 |
| Michigan | $97,450 | — | +33.5% | 220 |
| Minnesota | $102,430 | — | +40.3% | 110 |
| Mississippi | $60,550 | — | -17.0% | 110 |
| Missouri | $76,130 | — | +4.3% | 290 |
| Nebraska | $62,010 | — | -15.0% | 0 |
| Nevada | $83,860 | — | +14.9% | 150 |
| New Hampshire | $77,100 | — | +5.6% | 60 |
| New Jersey | $63,250 | — | -13.3% | 130 |
| New Mexico | $89,860 | — | +23.1% | 60 |
| New York | $79,040 | — | +8.3% | 1,840 |
| North Carolina | — | — | — | 410 |
| North Dakota | $63,860 | — | -12.5% | 70 |
| Ohio | $73,590 | — | +0.8% | 200 |
| Oklahoma | $60,420 | — | -17.2% | 40 |
| Oregon | $72,420 | — | -0.8% | 150 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,710 | — | -33.3% | 1,090 |
| Rhode Island | $126,630 | — | +73.5% | 140 |
| South Carolina | $65,520 | — | -10.2% | 280 |
| Tennessee | $71,680 | — | -1.8% | 240 |
| Texas | $73,750 | — | +1.0% | 1,530 |
| Utah | $101,970 | — | +39.7% | 60 |
| Vermont | $83,870 | — | +14.9% | 50 |
| Virginia | $94,740 | — | +29.8% | 90 |
| Washington | $72,670 | — | -0.4% | 80 |
| West Virginia | $63,360 | — | -13.2% | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $78,640 | — | +7.7% | 80 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other?
The median annual wage for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other is $72,990 (— per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 16,580 social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other make per hour?
The median hourly wage is —. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.