Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Salary
The median social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other salary in the United States is $72,990 per year. Salaries range from $40,670 at the entry level to $164,420+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 16,580 social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 1.7% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$72,990
per year
Employment
16,580
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$40,670
25th percentile
$55,910
Median
$72,990
75th percentile
$102,990
90th percentile
$164,420
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+1.7%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
1,500
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Salary by State
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$37K$133K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$133K
+82%
Rhode Island
$127K
+73%
Minnesota
$102K
+40%
Utah
$102K
+40%
Massachusetts
$98K
+35%
Michigan
$97K
+34%
Virginia
$95K
+30%
New Mexico
$90K
+23%
Iowa
$84K
+15%
Vermont
$84K
+15%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $132,920 | +82.1% |
| Rhode Island | $126,630 | +73.5% |
| Minnesota | $102,430 | +40.3% |
| Utah | $101,970 | +39.7% |
| Massachusetts | $98,260 | +34.6% |
| Michigan | $97,450 | +33.5% |
| Virginia | $94,740 | +29.8% |
| New Mexico | $89,860 | +23.1% |
| Iowa | $83,920 | +15.0% |
| Vermont | $83,870 | +14.9% |
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Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $180,230 | +146.9% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $170,240 | +133.2% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $169,660 | +132.4% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $149,960 | +105.5% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $132,920 | +82.1% |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $126,630 | +73.5% |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $105,330 | +44.3% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $104,690 | +43.4% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $102,900 | +41.0% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $98,370 | +34.8% |
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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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