Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other in the U.S. is $72,990, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $72,990
- Mean annual wage
- $88,390
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 16,580
16,580 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,670 | — |
| 25th percentile | $55,910 | — |
| Median (50th) | $72,990 | — |
| 75th percentile | $102,990 | — |
| 90th percentile | $164,420 | — |
Highest-paying states for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $132,920 | 2,760 |
| Rhode Island | $126,630 | 140 |
| Minnesota | $102,430 | 110 |
| Utah | $101,970 | 60 |
| Massachusetts | $98,260 | 410 |
| Michigan | $97,450 | 220 |
| Virginia | $94,740 | 90 |
| New Mexico | $89,860 | 60 |
| Iowa | $83,920 | 150 |
| Vermont | $83,870 | 50 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $37,490 median annual wage
- Pennsylvania: $48,710 median annual wage
- Kansas: $51,540 median annual wage
- Georgia: $53,660 median annual wage
- Florida: $57,180 median annual wage
About this occupation
All postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 2.0% |
| Associate's degree | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.1% |
| Master's degree | 30.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 48.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,780
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,040
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,370
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41,670
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,140
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,800
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,120
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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