SOC 25-1065 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Florida
Florida · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Florida is $77,860 per year, 20.6% below the national median of $98,070.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Florida is $77,860 per year, 20.6% below the national median of $98,070. Half of workers earn between $60,790 and $102,030. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $52,460 and the ninetieth at $163,370.
Employment stands at 270, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Florida ranks number 40th out of 45 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Miami records the highest median at $91,670. Of the 777 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 181st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,460 | −46.5% |
| 25th | $60,790 | −38.0% |
| Median (50th) | $77,860 | −20.6% |
| 75th | $102,030 | +4.0% |
| 90th | $163,370 | +66.6% |
| Mean | $94,480 | −3.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami | $91,670 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $77,860 buys what $75,300 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 23.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$75,300US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,860 a year, 20.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $52,460 to $163,370 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 270 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 40th of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Miami, at $91,670.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Florida?
The median annual wage is $77,860, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $98,070, so pay in Florida is 20.6% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Florida earns more than $163,370 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $52,460 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Miami, at $91,670 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 270 jobs in this occupation in Florida. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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