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Average Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other make in the United States?

The average salary for a social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other in the United States is $91,710, but the range typically falls between $59,310 and $106,540. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $44.09, with a range between $28.51 and $51.22.

There are approximately 16,900 people employed as a social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other in the United States. With California, New York, Illinois employing the highest number of social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other.The state with the best pay for a social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other is Hawaii, with an average annual salary of $121,950, while Kansas has the lowest average annual salary of $49,370.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$43,890$21.1
25th Percentile$59,310$28.51
Median$77,750$37.38
75th Percentile$106,540$51.22
90th Percentile$170,180$81.82

Average social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other salary by location

The salary of a social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other are Hawaii, Oregon, District of Columbia, Idaho, Minnesota while the worst states are Kansas, Washington, Arkansas, Utah, Tennessee.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Arizona$52,290$77,190$104,520
Arkansas$49,700$66,690$102,600
California$62,770$113,410$178,130
District of Columbia$50,900$116,460$221,920
Florida$48,010$68,390$93,870
Georgia$47,150$81,220$137,240
Hawaii$98,350$121,950$134,300
Idaho$66,080$102,420$126,520
Illinois$27,040$71,970$131,070
Indiana$47,220$80,450$125,460
Iowa$45,940$91,090$136,050
Kansas$37,090$49,370$64,960
Kentucky$48,760$76,510$122,860
Louisiana$49,790$100,050$213,930
Maine$48,900$73,120$97,750
Maryland$40,460$85,190$136,870
Massachusetts$50,050$81,920$122,490
Michigan$46,560$97,960$175,920
Minnesota$67,750$103,440$138,060
Mississippi$50,910$73,470$131,980
Missouri$47,800$89,550$160,800
Nebraska$51,960$82,230$179,770
Nevada$65,260$86,110$99,340
New Jersey$50,760$91,260$164,990
New Mexico$46,000$75,270$89,590
New York$48,290$111,020$214,830
North Carolina$48,880$80,720$139,370
North Dakota$51,080$64,410$78,940
Ohio$38,540$75,120$109,420
Oregon$51,200$120,040$189,280
Pennsylvania$38,600$73,770$131,570
South Carolina$41,840$78,700$136,440
Tennessee$36,060$57,010$80,780
Texas$39,660$89,890$166,390
Utah$30,820$78,440$134,890
Vermont$42,980$73,310$98,180
Virginia$62,710$78,580$108,350
Washington$46,640$60,100$80,630
West Virginia$38,950$79,210$122,790
Wisconsin$49,160$85,650$125,020

Even between cities, the salary of a social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other is Santa Maria-Santa Barbara area, CA with an average salary of $149,360.The city with the lowest average salary for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other is Wichita, KS with an average salary of $46,380.

Areas with highest average salaries for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other

  1. Santa Maria-Santa Barbara area, CA - $149,360
  2. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area, CA - $141,890
  3. Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro area, OR - $135,020
  4. Ann Arbor, MI - $129,420
  5. New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY - $128,330

Areas with lowest average salaries for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other

  1. Wichita, KS - $46,380
  2. Kansas nonmetropolitan area, KS - $51,070
  3. Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area, NY - $54,170
  4. Laredo, TX - $55,330
  5. Scranton--Wilkes-Barre--Hazleton area, PA - $55,440

Employment trends for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other in the United States

The number of social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other has decreased by -720. On average, the number of social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other has been increasing by -1.0% each year. The salary of social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other has increased by $6,040. On average, the salary of social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other has been increasing by 1.8% each year.

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How social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other salaries compare to other education, training, and library occupations

Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other are part of the education, training, and library occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all education, training, and library occupations jobs here.

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