SOC 25-1065 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Syracuse
Syracuse, NY · 6 metro areas compared
At $95,260, median pay for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Syracuse, NY tracks the national median of $98,070 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $95,260, median pay for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Syracuse, NY tracks the national median of $98,070 closely. Pay ranges from under $63,130 at the tenth percentile to more than $294,920 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $74,320 to $126,700.
Within the state, New York records the highest median at $107,070. Of the 518 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 90th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,130 | −35.6% |
| 25th | $74,320 | −24.2% |
| Median (50th) | $95,260 | −2.9% |
| 75th | $126,700 | +29.2% |
| 90th | $294,920 | +200.7% |
| Mean | $119,240 | +21.6% |
Other metro areas in New York
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Syracuse run 7.9% above the national average, so the median of $95,260 buys what $88,285 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 10.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$95,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
107.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$88,285US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $95,260 a year, 2.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $63,130 to $294,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is New York, at $107,070.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Syracuse, NY?
The median annual wage is $95,260, 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 Syracuse, NY is 2.9% 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 Syracuse, NY earns more than $294,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $63,130 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 New York, at $107,070 per year.
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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