Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States

Median annual wage: $77,570 · Median hourly: — · Employment: 12,610

Annual Salary Percentiles

PercentileAnnualHourly
10th$48,200
25th$61,170
Median$77,570
75th$100,400
90th$126,790

Quick Facts

A closer look

Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $48,200, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $126,790 — a 2.6x gap between entry-level and top earners.

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State

The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.

StateMedian AnnualMedian Hourlyvs NationalEmployment
Alabama $66,520 -14.2% 240
Arizona $71,690 -7.6% 140
Arkansas $60,470 -22.0% 70
California $81,500 +5.1% 230
Connecticut $79,960 +3.1% 150
Delaware $100,550 +29.6% 50
Florida $60,580 -21.9% 90
Georgia $65,350 -15.8% 90
Hawaii $133,340 +71.9% 50
Idaho $62,230 -19.8% 80
Illinois $77,010 -0.7% 510
Indiana $74,240 -4.3% 440
Iowa $64,190 -17.2% 140
Kansas $108,610 +40.0% 50
Kentucky $65,260 -15.9% 280
Maine $80,250 +3.5% 90
Maryland $97,110 +25.2% 230
Massachusetts $79,710 +2.8% 650
Michigan $76,680 -1.1% 610
Minnesota $82,470 +6.3% 360
Mississippi $63,680 -17.9% 200
Missouri $66,470 -14.3% 150
Montana $43,010 -44.6% 0
Nebraska $61,430 -20.8% 50
Nevada $74,180 -4.4% 70
New Hampshire $75,500 -2.7% 50
New Jersey $77,570 0.0% 450
New Mexico $69,950 -9.8% 210
New York $98,700 +27.2% 1,840
North Carolina $68,660 -11.5% 580
Ohio $60,930 -21.5% 670
Oklahoma $60,910 -21.5% 80
Oregon $74,320 -4.2% 220
Pennsylvania $75,920 -2.1% 1,050
South Carolina $100,400 +29.4% 80
South Dakota $60,100 -22.5% 100
Tennessee $75,190 -3.1% 240
Texas $83,440 +7.6% 90
Utah $81,850 +5.5% 100
Virginia $77,180 -0.5% 390
Washington $77,920 +0.5% 200
West Virginia $76,320 -1.6% 80
Wisconsin $76,420 -1.5% 400

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 work teachers, postsecondary?

The median annual wage for social work teachers, postsecondary is $77,570 (— per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.

Which state pays social work teachers, postsecondary 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 work teachers, postsecondary are employed in the U.S.?

There are approximately 12,610 social work teachers, postsecondary employed nationally, per BLS OES.

How much do social work teachers, postsecondary make per hour?

The median hourly wage is —. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.