The average salary for a political science teachers, postsecondary in the United States is $104,910, but the range typically falls between $66,330 and $127,940. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $50.44, with a range between $31.89 and $61.51.
There are approximately 17,090 people employed as a political science teachers, postsecondary in the United States. With Texas, New York, California employing the highest number of political science teachers, postsecondary.The state with the best pay for a political science teachers, postsecondary is New York, with an average annual salary of $135,010, while Florida has the lowest average annual salary of $67,270.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $51,610 | $24.81 |
| 25th Percentile | $66,330 | $31.89 |
| Median | $93,810 | $45.1 |
| 75th Percentile | $127,940 | $61.51 |
| 90th Percentile | $172,910 | $83.13 |
The salary of a political science teachers, postsecondary can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a political science teachers, postsecondary in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for political science teachers, postsecondary are New York, Maine, California, Maryland, Montana while the worst states are Florida, South Dakota, Mississippi, Kansas, Wyoming.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $60,250 | $86,310 | $134,090 |
| Arizona | $65,920 | $104,970 | $168,410 |
| Arkansas | $50,400 | $76,490 | $103,670 |
| California | $60,000 | $121,400 | $207,160 |
| Connecticut | $63,040 | $131,000 | $212,920 |
| District of Columbia | $57,030 | $97,240 | $161,250 |
| Florida | $48,380 | $67,270 | $96,980 |
| Georgia | $52,330 | $93,130 | $154,330 |
| Illinois | $61,420 | $98,930 | $141,040 |
| Indiana | $51,030 | $96,170 | $170,680 |
| Iowa | $58,410 | $97,260 | $177,200 |
| Kansas | $52,020 | $86,140 | $134,920 |
| Kentucky | $45,910 | $98,590 | $179,820 |
| Louisiana | $54,590 | $91,800 | $148,560 |
| Maine | $62,050 | $112,230 | $186,040 |
| Maryland | $62,420 | $120,990 | $204,080 |
| Massachusetts | $63,890 | $121,350 | $209,510 |
| Michigan | $63,420 | $121,140 | $216,750 |
| Minnesota | $69,930 | $106,750 | $148,430 |
| Mississippi | $48,260 | $70,010 | $103,050 |
| Missouri | $51,680 | $103,740 | $173,880 |
| Montana | $61,460 | $108,420 | $136,510 |
| Nebraska | $48,780 | $89,160 | $134,410 |
| Nevada | $54,490 | $87,350 | $126,670 |
| New Jersey | $62,160 | $118,630 | $198,170 |
| New Mexico | $66,370 | $89,950 | $121,940 |
| New York | $63,130 | $135,010 | $221,190 |
| North Carolina | $48,360 | $97,070 | $165,670 |
| Ohio | $49,150 | $87,470 | $132,320 |
| Oklahoma | $51,570 | $81,750 | $123,020 |
| Oregon | $63,920 | $89,550 | $131,270 |
| Pennsylvania | $53,510 | $99,850 | $155,940 |
| Rhode Island | $61,400 | $104,220 | $158,520 |
| South Carolina | $49,610 | $89,120 | $125,850 |
| South Dakota | $50,010 | $71,450 | $92,240 |
| Tennessee | $52,850 | $100,150 | $135,720 |
| Texas | $49,020 | $104,000 | $167,230 |
| Utah | $44,230 | $83,070 | $120,140 |
| Vermont | $73,340 | $108,020 | $133,280 |
| Virginia | $50,920 | $102,300 | $165,970 |
| Washington | $54,410 | $93,450 | $136,260 |
| West Virginia | $52,280 | $81,570 | $126,160 |
| Wisconsin | $47,980 | $104,640 | $180,530 |
| Wyoming | $38,980 | $75,360 | $113,610 |
Even between cities, the salary of a political science teachers, postsecondary can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for political science teachers, postsecondary is Ann Arbor, MI with an average salary of $158,650.The city with the lowest average salary for political science teachers, postsecondary is Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area, FL with an average salary of $63,260.
Areas with highest average salaries for political science teachers, postsecondary
Areas with lowest average salaries for political science teachers, postsecondary
The number of political science teachers, postsecondary in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of political science teachers, postsecondary has increased by 1,960. On average, the number of political science teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by 3.2% each year. The salary of political science teachers, postsecondary has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of political science teachers, postsecondary has increased by $3,940. On average, the salary of political science teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by 1.0% each year.
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