SOC 25-1065 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Maryland
Maryland · 1 metro areas compared
At $105,630, median pay for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Maryland tracks the national median of $98,070 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $105,630, median pay for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Maryland tracks the national median of $98,070 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $81,170 and $166,160. The lowest tenth earn under $66,810, while the highest tenth earn more than $219,530.
Employment stands at 370, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 45 states with published data for this occupation, Maryland ranks 7th by median wage. Baltimore leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $102,430. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 135th of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,810 | −31.9% |
| 25th | $81,170 | −17.2% |
| Median (50th) | $105,630 | +7.7% |
| 75th | $166,160 | +69.4% |
| 90th | $219,530 | +123.9% |
| Mean | $126,130 | +28.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $102,430 | 150 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $105,630 buys what $100,600 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.6% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$105,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$100,600US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $105,630 a year, 7.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $66,810 to $219,530 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 370 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 45 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $102,430.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $105,630, 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 Maryland is 7.7% higher. 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 Maryland earns more than $219,530 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $66,810 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 Baltimore, at $102,430 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 370 jobs in this occupation in Maryland. 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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