Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $80,260 per year. Salaries range from $49,140 at the entry level to $139,580+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 20,460 philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 0.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$80,260
per year
Employment
20,460
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$49,140
25th percentile
$62,600
Median
$80,260
75th percentile
$104,770
90th percentile
$139,580
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+0.7%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
2,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
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$58K$106K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$106K
+32%
Maine
$103K
+28%
Vermont
$103K
+28%
Hawaii
$101K
+26%
Connecticut
$100K
+25%
New Jersey
$99K
+24%
Massachusetts
$98K
+23%
Utah
$95K
+19%
New York
$92K
+15%
Michigan
$90K
+12%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $105,820 | +31.8% |
| Maine | $102,760 | +28.0% |
| Vermont | $102,600 | +27.8% |
| Hawaii | $101,010 | +25.9% |
| Connecticut | $100,360 | +25.0% |
| New Jersey | $99,450 | +23.9% |
| Massachusetts | $98,360 | +22.6% |
| Utah | $95,410 | +18.9% |
| New York | $92,050 | +14.7% |
| Michigan | $89,610 | +11.6% |
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Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $123,650 | +54.1% |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $122,700 | +52.9% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $119,530 | +48.9% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $116,720 | +45.4% |
| Lawrence, KS | $105,820 | +31.8% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $105,520 | +31.5% |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT | $103,440 | +28.9% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $103,320 | +28.7% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $103,140 | +28.5% |
| Ithaca, NY | $101,260 | +26.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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