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Average Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a social work teachers, postsecondary make in the United States?

The average salary for a social work teachers, postsecondary in the United States is $80,840, but the range typically falls between $53,640 and $96,670. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $38.87, with a range between $25.79 and $46.48.

There are approximately 11,730 people employed as a social work teachers, postsecondary in the United States. With New York, Illinois, Ohio employing the highest number of social work teachers, postsecondary.The state with the best pay for a social work teachers, postsecondary is California, with an average annual salary of $141,870, while New Mexico has the lowest average annual salary of $60,870.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$46,790$22.5
25th Percentile$53,640$25.79
Median$75,020$36.07
75th Percentile$96,670$46.48
90th Percentile$127,760$61.42

Average social work teachers, postsecondary salary by location

The salary of a social work teachers, postsecondary can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a social work teachers, postsecondary in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for social work teachers, postsecondary are California, Hawaii, New York, South Carolina, Massachusetts while the worst states are New Mexico, Mississippi, Washington, Idaho, Oklahoma.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$53,440$78,240$104,770
Arizona$45,710$78,530$108,230
Arkansas$43,930$72,980$104,270
California$57,610$141,870>$239,200
Connecticut$48,770$85,860$115,290
District of Columbia$51,390$85,230$109,740
Georgia$40,710$77,530$109,290
Hawaii$83,430$122,940$139,110
Idaho$47,950$64,940$77,330
Illinois$41,380$80,560$140,580
Indiana$46,310$76,300$111,020
Iowa$42,160$69,580$96,270
Kansas$49,970$84,410$123,990
Kentucky$40,430$68,710$100,030
Maine$45,210$81,320$112,840
Maryland$61,340$96,170$164,060
Massachusetts$50,690$95,220$157,010
Michigan$48,960$85,320$134,640
Minnesota$49,520$75,990$104,190
Mississippi$49,020$62,870$82,750
Missouri$45,790$78,310$119,230
Nevada$46,580$76,420$106,020
New Hampshire$50,230$77,100$108,150
New Jersey$51,200$81,580$111,480
New Mexico$46,790$60,870$78,410
New York$48,990$96,130$171,130
North Carolina$39,190$71,260$103,620
Ohio$49,360$74,790$105,230
Oklahoma$48,030$64,070$82,170
Oregon$42,500$83,910$148,990
Pennsylvania$43,640$82,640$127,230
Rhode Island$47,020$89,940$134,220
South Carolina$66,000$84,440$99,540
South Dakota$51,570$67,100$80,320
Tennessee$37,900$71,150$110,480
Texas$38,850$85,540$131,000
Utah$30,860$70,350$106,500
Virginia$47,160$76,070$107,480
Washington$47,230$74,500$129,460
West Virginia$45,990$72,330$100,070
Wisconsin$46,820$78,340$114,460

Even between cities, the salary of a social work teachers, postsecondary can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for social work teachers, postsecondary is Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, CA with an average salary of $138,710.The city with the lowest average salary for social work teachers, postsecondary is Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, NC with an average salary of $53,840.

Areas with highest average salaries for social work teachers, postsecondary

  1. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, CA - $138,710
  2. Ann Arbor, MI - $104,390
  3. New York-Newark-Jersey City area, NY - $103,220
  4. Boston-Cambridge-Nashua area, MA - $98,100
  5. Madison, WI - $94,670

Areas with lowest average salaries for social work teachers, postsecondary

  1. Piedmont North Carolina nonmetropolitan area, NC - $53,840
  2. Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area, NM - $56,920
  3. Eastern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area, NM - $57,660
  4. Duluth, MN - $59,750
  5. Rochester, NY - $62,950

Employment trends for social work teachers, postsecondary in the United States

The number of social work teachers, postsecondary in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of social work teachers, postsecondary has decreased by -1,850. On average, the number of social work teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by -3.4% each year. The salary of social work teachers, postsecondary has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of social work teachers, postsecondary has increased by $2,730. On average, the salary of social work teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by 0.9% each year.

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

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

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