Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary Salary (2025)
Based on 20,460 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $49,140 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $62,600 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $80,260 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $104,770 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $139,580 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$49K
25th
$63K
Median
$80K
75th
$105K
90th
$140K
Highest Paying States for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| California | $125,540 |
| Connecticut | $119,490 |
| Massachusetts | $109,400 |
| New Jersey | $108,030 |
| Maine | $105,470 |
| New York | $104,040 |
| Hawaii | $103,430 |
| Utah | $102,310 |
| Vermont | $101,590 |
| New Hampshire | $92,570 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $125,540 per year, while New Hampshire has an average of $92,570 — a difference of $32,970. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 20,460 workers were employed as Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondarys in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $92,040 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-1126