SOC 25-1069 · May 2025 · United States
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other across the United States is $72,990 per year, measured over 16,580 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $132,920.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 254.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $132,920 and Arkansas pays $37,490.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $132,920 | 2,760 | |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $126,630 | 140 | |
| 3 | Minnesota | $102,430 | 110 | |
| 4 | Utah | $101,970 | 60 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $98,260 | 410 | |
| 6 | Michigan | $97,450 | 220 | |
| 7 | Virginia | $94,740 | 90 | |
| 8 | New Mexico | $89,860 | 60 | |
| 9 | Iowa | $83,920 | 150 | |
| 10 | Vermont | $83,870 | 50 |
States with the most Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 2,760 | $132,920 | |
| 2 | New York | 1,840 | $79,040 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 1,700 | $63,470 | |
| 4 | Texas | 1,530 | $73,750 | |
| 5 | Florida | 1,390 | $57,180 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 1,090 | $48,710 | |
| 7 | Maryland | 500 | $68,650 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 410 | $98,260 | |
| 9 | Arizona | 370 | $71,230 | |
| 10 | Kentucky | 340 | $64,840 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside | $180,230 | 180 |
| 2 | San Francisco | $170,240 | 290 |
| 3 | Sacramento | $169,660 | 50 |
| 4 | San Jose | $149,960 | 100 |
| 5 | Los Angeles | $132,920 | 1,450 |
| 6 | Providence | $126,630 | 140 |
| 7 | Raleigh | $105,330 | 50 |
| 8 | Minneapolis | $104,690 | 90 |
| 9 | San Diego | $102,900 | 270 |
| 10 | Boston | $98,370 | 290 |
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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