SOC 25-1065 · May 2025 · United States
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $98,070 per year, measured over 16,970 jobs. The highest state median is in Massachusetts, at $128,150.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 119.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Massachusetts pays $128,150 and Arkansas pays $58,350.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $128,150 | 920 | |
| 2 | California | $124,890 | 1,060 | |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $124,110 | 90 | |
| 4 | Montana | $109,050 | — | |
| 5 | Vermont | $107,490 | 80 | |
| 6 | Michigan | $107,060 | 380 | |
| 7 | Maryland | $105,630 | 370 | |
| 8 | New York | $104,050 | 1,460 | |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $102,310 | 1,120 | |
| 10 | Virginia | $101,430 | 830 |
States with the most Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 1,890 | $86,950 | |
| 2 | New York | 1,460 | $104,050 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | 1,120 | $102,310 | |
| 4 | California | 1,060 | $124,890 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 920 | $128,150 | |
| 6 | Virginia | 830 | $101,430 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 660 | $97,230 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 650 | $100,260 | |
| 9 | Indiana | 630 | $83,770 | |
| 10 | Oregon | 540 | $83,580 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside | $150,940 | 70 |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $137,430 | 140 |
| 3 | Boston | $131,690 | 670 |
| 4 | Sacramento | $131,440 | 70 |
| 5 | Fresno | $128,820 | 30 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $128,050 | 60 |
| 7 | College Station | $126,240 | 130 |
| 8 | Lexington | $121,300 | 40 |
| 9 | Los Angeles | $119,590 | 420 |
| 10 | San Jose | $118,950 | 120 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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