Where Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Pays Above the National Average
$94,680
National Median Salary
17
States Pay Above Average
5
Industries Pay Above Average
States Where Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Earns a Premium
These 17 states pay Political Science Teachers, Postsecondarys above the national median of $94,680.
| Rank | State | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $124,780 | +31.8% | 990 |
| 2 | New York | $121,600 | +28.4% | 1,460 |
| 3 | Maine | $111,260 | +17.5% | 60 |
| 4 | Montana | $107,330 | +13.4% | 30 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $104,500 | +10.4% | 340 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $103,910 | +9.7% | 810 |
| 7 | Vermont | $103,150 | +8.9% | 90 |
| 8 | Michigan | $102,730 | +8.5% | 380 |
| 9 | District of Columbia | $100,070 | +5.7% | 1,340 |
| 10 | Maryland | $99,950 | +5.6% | 350 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $99,700 | +5.3% | — |
| 12 | Texas | $98,790 | +4.3% | 2,020 |
| 13 | Arizona | $98,760 | +4.3% | 210 |
| 14 | New Jersey | $98,280 | +3.8% | 570 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $98,030 | +3.5% | 200 |
| 16 | Virginia | $97,970 | +3.5% | 790 |
| 17 | Illinois | $96,350 | +1.8% | 440 |
Industries Where Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Earns a Premium
These 5 industries pay Political Science Teachers, Postsecondarys above the national median.
| Rank | Industry | Annual Median | Pay Premium | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $101,040 | +6.7% | 500 |
| 2 | Educational Services | $99,330 | +4.9% | 1,940 |
| 3 | Junior Colleges | $98,900 | +4.5% | 1,440 |
| 4 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $96,380 | +1.8% | 7,000 |
| 5 | Educational Services | $96,170 | +1.6% | 7,030 |