Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,670 | Data unavailable |
| Median (50th percentile) | $72,990 | Data unavailable |
| Mean (average) | $88,390 | Data unavailable |
| 90th percentile | $164,420 | Data unavailable |
BLS publishes only annual wages for this occupation because workers are typically paid on an annual basis rather than hourly.
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 43 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $71,230 | $71,230 | $81,100 | 370 | 1.06 |
| Arkansas | $37,490 | $33,880 | $59,020 | 80 | 0.56 |
| California | $132,920 | $63,850 | $219,230 | 2,760 | 1.42 |
| Connecticut | $73,930 | $48,350 | $155,260 | 110 | 0.61 |
| District of Columbia | Data unavailable | 80 | 1.07 | ||
| Florida | $57,180 | $48,020 | $98,780 | 1,390 | 1.32 |
| Georgia | $53,660 | $15,080 | $92,730 | 320 | 0.61 |
| Idaho | $61,190 | $29,990 | $104,170 | 90 | 1.02 |
| Illinois | $63,470 | $31,200 | $106,340 | 1,700 | 2.62 |
| Indiana | $74,360 | $50,890 | $106,360 | 170 | 0.51 |
| Iowa | $83,920 | $48,990 | $130,010 | 150 | 0.88 |
| Kansas | $51,540 | $45,280 | $77,480 | 190 | 1.23 |
| Kentucky | $64,840 | $50,640 | $129,580 | 340 | 1.58 |
| Maine | $66,410 | $63,180 | $101,700 | 110 | 1.56 |
| Maryland | $68,650 | $31,840 | $130,290 | 500 | 1.71 |
| Massachusetts | $98,260 | $61,180 | $217,010 | 410 | 1.06 |
| Michigan | $97,450 | $55,210 | $138,200 | 220 | 0.46 |
| Minnesota | $102,430 | $60,530 | $130,450 | 110 | 0.35 |
| Mississippi | $60,550 | $44,250 | $88,250 | 110 | 0.88 |
| Missouri | $76,130 | $48,670 | $104,040 | 290 | 0.92 |
| Nebraska | $62,010 | $54,060 | $88,830 | ||
| Nevada | $83,860 | $39,940 | $104,640 | 150 | 0.93 |
| New Hampshire | $77,100 | $49,370 | $91,900 | 60 | 0.8 |
| New Jersey | $63,250 | $38,270 | $134,850 | 130 | 0.29 |
| New Mexico | $89,860 | $66,090 | $89,860 | 60 | 0.61 |
| New York | $79,040 | $50,150 | $133,540 | 1,840 | 1.78 |
| North Carolina | Data unavailable | 410 | 0.78 | ||
| North Dakota | $63,860 | $51,420 | $94,760 | 70 | 1.47 |
| Ohio | $73,590 | $41,520 | $137,300 | 200 | 0.33 |
| Oklahoma | $60,420 | $38,850 | $77,310 | 40 | 0.22 |
| Oregon | $72,420 | $38,450 | $104,400 | 150 | 0.69 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,710 | $36,680 | $92,450 | 1,090 | 1.69 |
| Puerto Rico | $77,070 | $63,860 | $95,330 | 190 | 1.88 |
| Rhode Island | $126,630 | $61,240 | $221,010 | 140 | 2.54 |
| South Carolina | $65,520 | $33,190 | $81,390 | 280 | 1.15 |
| Tennessee | $71,680 | $47,050 | $85,640 | 240 | 0.69 |
| Texas | $73,750 | $39,030 | $125,760 | 1,530 | 1.02 |
| Utah | $101,970 | $54,960 | $168,090 | 60 | 0.34 |
| Vermont | $83,870 | $41,800 | $116,980 | 50 | 1.42 |
| Virginia | $94,740 | $74,320 | $157,760 | 90 | 0.2 |
| Washington | $72,670 | $48,460 | $100,370 | 80 | 0.22 |
| West Virginia | $63,360 | $46,550 | $111,680 | 40 | 0.59 |
| Wisconsin | $78,640 | $37,020 | $99,680 | 80 | 0.25 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 1,300. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other
- Typical entry education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
Highest education of people working in this occupation
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning CIP 04.0301
- Real Estate Development CIP 04.1001
- Learning Sciences CIP 13.0607
- Work and Family Studies CIP 19.1001
- International/Globalization Studies CIP 30.2001
- Holocaust and Related Studies CIP 30.2101
- Human Biology CIP 30.2701
- Geoarcheaology CIP 30.4201
- Social Sciences, General CIP 45.0101
- Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods CIP 45.0102
- Survey Research/Methodology CIP 45.0103
- Social Sciences, Other CIP 45.0199
- Rural Sociology CIP 45.1103
- Sociology, Other CIP 45.1199
- Urban Studies/Affairs CIP 45.1201
- Social Sciences, Other CIP 45.9999
- Medical/Health Humanities CIP 51.3204
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
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Frequently asked questions
How much do social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other make?
The national median annual wage for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other was $72,990 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $40,670 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $164,420. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other need?
BLS lists doctoral or professional degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other a growing career?
BLS projects employment of social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other to change +1.6% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 1,300 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were California ($132,920), Rhode Island ($126,630), Minnesota ($102,430). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.