Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$76,210
↑ 20.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 20.1% since 2011 ($63,480 → $76,210)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $76,210
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (-0.7%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -18%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $76,210 | +1.6% |
| 2023 | $75,020 | +12.8% |
| 2022 | $66,510 | -6.3% |
| 2021 | $71,010 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | $71,570 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | $72,070 | +5.5% |
| 2018 | $68,300 | +6.1% |
| 2017 | $64,370 | +0.5% |
| 2016 | $64,030 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | $63,390 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | $62,440 | -2.9% |
| 2013 | $64,280 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | $63,250 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | $63,480 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.