SOC 25-1113 · May 2025 · United States
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $77,570 per year, measured over 12,610 jobs. The highest state median is in Hawaii, at $133,340.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 210.0% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Hawaii pays $133,340 and Montana pays $43,010.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $133,340 | 50 | |
| 2 | Kansas | $108,610 | 50 | |
| 3 | Delaware | $100,550 | 50 | |
| 4 | South Carolina | $100,400 | 80 | |
| 5 | New York | $98,700 | 1,840 | |
| 6 | Maryland | $97,110 | 230 | |
| 7 | Texas | $83,440 | 90 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | $82,470 | 360 | |
| 9 | Utah | $81,850 | 100 | |
| 10 | California | $81,500 | 230 |
States with the most Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 1,840 | $98,700 | |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | 1,050 | $75,920 | |
| 3 | Ohio | 670 | $60,930 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 650 | $79,710 | |
| 5 | Michigan | 610 | $76,680 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 580 | $68,660 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 510 | $77,010 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 450 | $77,570 | |
| 9 | Indiana | 440 | $74,240 | |
| 10 | Wisconsin | 400 | $76,420 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo | $125,770 | — |
| 2 | New York | $98,700 | 1,680 |
| 3 | Baltimore | $98,590 | 60 |
| 4 | Harrisburg | $94,990 | 30 |
| 5 | Washington | $91,900 | 220 |
| 6 | Ann Arbor | $87,920 | 150 |
| 7 | Detroit | $84,480 | 70 |
| 8 | Bridgeport | $83,300 | — |
| 9 | Minneapolis | $83,200 | 170 |
| 10 | Boston | $83,160 | 470 |
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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