SOC 25-1069 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other — Scranton
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA · 3 metro areas compared
At $36,680, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other, 49.7% beneath the national figure of $72,990.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $36,680, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other, 49.7% beneath the national figure of $72,990. Pay ranges from under $36,680 at the tenth percentile to more than $80,380 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,680 to $53,690.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 3.33 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Pittsburgh records the highest median at $64,420. Of the 449 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 392nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,680 | −49.7% |
| 25th | $36,680 | −49.7% |
| Median (50th) | $36,680 | −49.7% |
| 75th | $53,690 | −26.4% |
| 90th | $80,380 | +10.1% |
| Mean | $50,540 | −30.8% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh | $64,420 | 200 | |
| 2 | Philadelphia | $60,050 | 420 | |
| 3 | Allentown | $46,520 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Scranton run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $36,680 goes as far as $37,582 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 48.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,680as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,582US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,680 a year, 49.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,680 to $80,380 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pittsburgh, at $64,420.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in Scranton, PA?
The median annual wage is $36,680, 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 $72,990, so pay in Scranton, PA is 49.7% 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 Scranton, PA earns more than $80,380 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,680 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 Pittsburgh, at $64,420 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Scranton, PA. 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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