The average salary for a philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary in the United States is $89,680, but the range typically falls between $61,830 and $103,340. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $43.12, with a range between $29.73 and $49.68.
There are approximately 20,320 people employed as a philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary in the United States. With California, New York, Pennsylvania employing the highest number of philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary.The state with the best pay for a philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary is Maryland, with an average annual salary of $120,650, while South Dakota has the lowest average annual salary of $47,180.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $48,450 | $23.29 |
| 25th Percentile | $61,830 | $29.73 |
| Median | $79,930 | $38.43 |
| 75th Percentile | $103,340 | $49.68 |
| 90th Percentile | $137,310 | $66.01 |
The salary of a philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary are Maryland, Massachusetts, California, New York, Utah while the worst states are South Dakota, Hawaii, Florida, Alabama, Alaska.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $44,940 | $66,910 | $100,970 |
| Alaska | $63,400 | $66,190 | $80,370 |
| Arizona | $49,730 | $89,770 | $135,150 |
| Arkansas | $49,140 | $72,390 | $98,850 |
| California | $59,360 | $102,000 | $157,390 |
| Colorado | $41,070 | $74,590 | $107,100 |
| Connecticut | $51,270 | $87,670 | $137,660 |
| District of Columbia | $47,550 | $86,480 | $132,720 |
| Florida | $37,790 | $67,020 | $95,050 |
| Georgia | $50,300 | $77,470 | $105,360 |
| Hawaii | $46,070 | $60,880 | $139,380 |
| Idaho | $47,680 | $68,480 | $93,040 |
| Illinois | $38,050 | $77,050 | $106,470 |
| Indiana | $50,470 | $86,090 | $130,320 |
| Iowa | $51,650 | $78,950 | $108,420 |
| Kansas | $44,380 | $80,910 | $127,200 |
| Kentucky | $58,440 | $79,370 | $101,470 |
| Louisiana | $48,090 | $77,960 | $103,880 |
| Maine | $58,460 | $95,930 | $144,850 |
| Maryland | $55,620 | $120,650 | $212,220 |
| Massachusetts | $61,700 | $117,520 | $183,240 |
| Michigan | $50,650 | $90,510 | $137,200 |
| Minnesota | $58,100 | $86,380 | $131,640 |
| Mississippi | $18,800 | $65,190 | $105,090 |
| Missouri | $47,830 | $86,550 | $134,130 |
| Nebraska | $48,720 | $79,530 | $114,090 |
| New Hampshire | $45,790 | $93,570 | $133,290 |
| New Jersey | $48,920 | $100,460 | $170,830 |
| New York | $49,390 | $112,220 | $207,020 |
| North Carolina | $45,010 | $82,660 | $139,580 |
| Ohio | $47,180 | $82,870 | $123,420 |
| Oklahoma | $37,900 | $66,420 | $81,560 |
| Oregon | $58,970 | $90,510 | $141,980 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,430 | $83,690 | $127,210 |
| Rhode Island | $49,260 | $91,230 | $138,590 |
| South Carolina | $52,130 | $84,310 | $109,280 |
| South Dakota | $38,820 | $47,180 | $78,230 |
| Tennessee | $48,820 | $76,690 | $108,600 |
| Texas | $58,670 | $97,850 | $140,040 |
| Utah | $63,430 | $101,350 | $152,970 |
| Vermont | $60,990 | $90,230 | $128,520 |
| Virginia | $49,320 | $86,930 | $130,850 |
| Washington | $48,360 | $78,690 | $104,380 |
| West Virginia | $46,210 | $72,010 | $106,340 |
| Wisconsin | $50,180 | $86,000 | $126,720 |
Even between cities, the salary of a philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary is Boston-Cambridge-Nashua area, MA with an average salary of $124,350.The city with the lowest average salary for philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary is East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area, SD with an average salary of $43,080.
Areas with highest average salaries for philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary
Areas with lowest average salaries for philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary
The number of philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary has decreased by -2,580. On average, the number of philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by -2.8% each year. The salary of philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary has been decreasing. Since 2020, the salary of philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary has decreased by $-480. On average, the salary of philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by -0.1% each year.
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