Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary (2025)
Based on 16,970 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $56,450 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $73,260 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $98,070 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $129,130 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $174,660 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$56K
25th
$73K
Median
$98K
75th
$129K
90th
$175K
Highest Paying States for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $150,490 |
| Massachusetts | $137,010 |
| California | $136,290 |
| Connecticut | $126,730 |
| Michigan | $126,270 |
| Maryland | $126,130 |
| New York | $123,780 |
| Montana | $121,230 |
| Vermont | $117,620 |
| Maine | $114,470 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New Hampshire at an average of $150,490 per year, while Maine has an average of $114,470 — a difference of $36,020. 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 Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 16,970 workers were employed as Political Science 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 $108,100 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-1065