Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median social work teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $77,570 per year. Salaries range from $48,200 at the entry level to $126,790+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 12,610 social work teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$77,570
per year
Employment
12,610
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$48,200
25th percentile
$61,170
Median
$77,570
75th percentile
$100,400
90th percentile
$126,790
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.3%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
1,300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
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$43K$133K■ No data
Top Paying States
Hawaii
$133K
+72%
Kansas
$109K
+40%
Delaware
$101K
+30%
South Carolina
$100K
+29%
New York
$99K
+27%
Maryland
$97K
+25%
Texas
$83K
+8%
Minnesota
$82K
+6%
Utah
$82K
+6%
California
$82K
+5%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $133,340 | +71.9% |
| Kansas | $108,610 | +40.0% |
| Delaware | $100,550 | +29.6% |
| South Carolina | $100,400 | +29.4% |
| New York | $98,700 | +27.2% |
| Maryland | $97,110 | +25.2% |
| Texas | $83,440 | +7.6% |
| Minnesota | $82,470 | +6.3% |
| Utah | $81,850 | +5.5% |
| California | $81,500 | +5.1% |
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Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $125,770 | +62.1% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $98,700 | +27.2% |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $98,590 | +27.1% |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $94,990 | +22.5% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $91,900 | +18.5% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $87,920 | +13.3% |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $84,480 | +8.9% |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $83,300 | +7.4% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $83,200 | +7.3% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $83,160 | +7.2% |
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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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