Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for social work teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. is $77,570, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $77,570
- Mean annual wage
- $83,940
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 12,610
12,610 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,200 | — |
| 25th percentile | $61,170 | — |
| Median (50th) | $77,570 | — |
| 75th percentile | $100,400 | — |
| 90th percentile | $126,790 | — |
Highest-paying states for social work teachers, postsecondary
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $133,340 | 50 |
| Kansas | $108,610 | 50 |
| Delaware | $100,550 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $100,400 | 80 |
| New York | $98,700 | 1,840 |
| Maryland | $97,110 | 230 |
| Texas | $83,440 | 90 |
| Minnesota | $82,470 | 360 |
| Utah | $81,850 | 100 |
| California | $81,500 | 230 |
Lowest-paying states
- Montana: $43,010 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $60,100 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $60,470 median annual wage
- Florida: $60,580 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $60,910 median annual wage
About this occupation
Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
- Collaborate with colleagues and community agencies to address teaching and research issues.
- Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
- Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
- Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
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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