Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Occupation

$94,680
National Median Salary
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Median Hourly Wage
17,170
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$50,490
$65,330
$94,680
$127,480
$173,380

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+28.3%
10 Year Change
$73,790
2014 Median
$94,680
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Industry Annual Median Employment
Junior Colleges $98,900 1,440
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools $96,380 7,000
Educational Services $96,170 7,030

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Top Paying States for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

State Annual Median Employment
California $124,780 990
New York $121,600 1,460
Maine $111,260 60
Montana $107,330 30
Connecticut $104,500 340

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Junior Colleges Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Educational Services