Advertisement
Top 15 cities for this job by average salary
| Ann Arbor, MI | $166,230 |
|---|---|
| Riverside, CA | $161,260 |
| San Jose, CA | $148,830 |
| Boston, MA | $147,740 |
| San Francisco, CA | $144,910 |
| Sacramento, CA | $142,960 |
| College Station, TX | $139,720 |
| Fresno, CA | $135,430 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $133,190 |
| Rochester, NY | $131,430 |
| Lexington, KY | $129,130 |
| McAllen, TX | $126,510 |
| Allentown, PA | $125,050 |
| Austin, TX | $124,810 |
| New York, NY | $122,820 |
Map: Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by metro area
Loading map…
lower payhigher pay
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
New Hampshire pays political science teachers, postsecondary the most statewide, $150,490 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $150,490 | $124,110 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Massachusetts | $137,010 | $128,150 | 920 | 3 | $147,740 | $103,610 |
| California | $136,290 | $124,890 | 1,060 | 7 | $161,260 | $117,460 |
| Connecticut | $126,730 | $100,230 | 320 | 1 | $120,130 | $120,130 |
| Michigan | $126,270 | $107,060 | 380 | 3 | $166,230 | $99,510 |
| Maryland | $126,130 | $105,630 | 370 | 1 | $121,860 | $121,860 |
| New York | $123,780 | $104,050 | 1,460 | 7 | $131,430 | $104,710 |
| Montana | $121,230 | $109,050 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Vermont | $117,620 | $107,490 | 80 | 1 | $105,830 | $105,830 |
| Maine | $114,470 | $96,760 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $113,530 | $101,430 | 830 | 3 | $106,950 | $102,710 |
| Missouri | $112,430 | $94,500 | 280 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $108,160 | $97,170 | 250 | 1 | $120,390 | $120,390 |
| Wisconsin | $107,260 | $83,190 | 290 | 1 | $101,910 | $101,910 |
| Iowa | $104,180 | $80,160 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington, D.C. | $103,490 | $102,310 | 1,120 | 1 | $109,170 | $109,170 |
| Texas | $102,650 | $86,950 | 1,890 | 8 | $139,720 | $80,650 |
| Nevada | $102,630 | $93,300 | 70 | 1 | $106,130 | $106,130 |
| Pennsylvania | $102,610 | $97,230 | 660 | 4 | $125,050 | $102,700 |
| Rhode Island | $102,290 | $101,320 | 170 | 1 | $102,930 | $102,930 |
| New Jersey | $101,590 | $100,260 | 650 | 1 | $98,340 | $98,340 |
| Oregon | $100,210 | $83,580 | 540 | 1 | $97,040 | $97,040 |
| Tennessee | $100,200 | $81,330 | 250 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $99,590 | $101,140 | 450 | 1 | $106,880 | $106,880 |
| Illinois | $99,490 | $100,700 | 460 | 1 | $100,270 | $100,270 |
| Indiana | $99,220 | $83,770 | 630 | 2 | $99,250 | $78,720 |
| Arizona | $97,270 | $99,910 | 190 | 1 | $99,780 | $99,780 |
| Kentucky | $94,560 | $78,670 | 140 | 1 | $129,130 | $129,130 |
| Florida | $94,480 | $77,860 | 270 | 1 | $106,920 | $106,920 |
| New Mexico | $94,060 | $80,640 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $93,270 | $88,090 | 70 | 1 | $91,360 | $91,360 |
| Utah | $93,090 | $80,610 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $92,890 | $79,870 | 470 | 1 | $101,570 | $101,570 |
| Nebraska | $92,430 | $86,380 | 50 | 1 | $101,200 | $101,200 |
| Kansas | $91,160 | $78,800 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $91,090 | $78,760 | 440 | 2 | $85,020 | $79,790 |
| Ohio | $88,600 | $80,090 | 460 | 4 | $90,220 | $79,560 |
| Alabama | $85,990 | $77,860 | 180 | 1 | $92,710 | $92,710 |
| South Carolina | $84,540 | $78,650 | 210 | 2 | $109,120 | $80,970 |
| West Virginia | $82,780 | $77,420 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wyoming | $77,850 | $84,750 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Dakota | $76,540 | $72,580 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $76,060 | $63,400 | 90 | 1 | $78,180 | $78,180 |
| Mississippi | $66,770 | $59,270 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $65,690 | $58,350 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Advertisement
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $166,230 | $137,430 | — | 140 |
| Riverside, CA | $161,260 | $150,940 | — | 70 |
| San Jose, CA | $148,830 | $118,950 | — | 120 |
| Boston, MA | $147,740 | $131,690 | — | 670 |
| San Francisco, CA | $144,910 | $128,050 | — | 60 |
| Sacramento, CA | $142,960 | $131,440 | — | 70 |
| College Station, TX | $139,720 | $126,240 | — | 130 |
| Fresno, CA | $135,430 | $128,820 | — | 30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $133,190 | $119,590 | — | 420 |
| Rochester, NY | $131,430 | $96,960 | — | 90 |
| Lexington, KY | $129,130 | $121,300 | — | 40 |
| McAllen, TX | $126,510 | $111,030 | — | 70 |
| Allentown, PA | $125,050 | $101,070 | — | 40 |
| Austin, TX | $124,810 | $101,090 | — | 300 |
| New York, NY | $122,820 | $107,070 | — | 1,220 |
| Ithaca, NY | $122,770 | $97,240 | — | 60 |
| Baltimore, MD | $121,860 | $102,430 | — | 150 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $120,390 | $103,370 | — | 140 |
| Hartford, CT | $120,130 | $100,900 | — | 150 |
| Syracuse, NY | $119,240 | $95,260 | — | n/a |
| San Diego, CA | $117,460 | $105,090 | — | 130 |
| Houston, TX | $113,020 | $102,960 | — | 360 |
| Amherst, MA | $112,620 | $104,970 | — | 100 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $111,850 | $104,700 | — | 40 |
| Albany, NY | $110,960 | $104,050 | — | 90 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $110,090 | $104,120 | — | 310 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $109,910 | $105,200 | — | 40 |
| Washington, DC | $109,170 | $102,310 | — | 1,480 |
| Columbia, SC | $109,120 | $101,220 | — | 40 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $106,950 | $97,370 | — | 50 |
| Miami, FL | $106,920 | $91,670 | — | 100 |
| Seattle, WA | $106,880 | $107,170 | — | 310 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $106,130 | $104,090 | — | 40 |
| Richmond, VA | $105,960 | $92,410 | — | 160 |
| Burlington, VT | $105,830 | $107,490 | — | 40 |
| Buffalo, NY | $104,710 | $83,760 | — | 60 |
| Worcester, MA | $103,610 | $101,990 | — | 100 |
| Providence, RI | $102,930 | $101,320 | — | 190 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $102,710 | $99,380 | — | 160 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $102,700 | $95,210 | — | 170 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $101,910 | $83,300 | — | 110 |
| Atlanta, GA | $101,570 | $86,930 | — | 320 |
| Lincoln, NE | $101,200 | $101,770 | — | 30 |
| Lubbock, TX | $100,900 | $90,660 | — | 50 |
| Chicago, IL | $100,270 | $100,700 | — | 320 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $100,070 | $107,060 | — | 30 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $99,780 | $98,260 | — | 100 |
| Detroit, MI | $99,510 | $100,630 | — | 70 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $99,250 | $82,850 | — | 80 |
| Trenton, NJ | $98,340 | $101,470 | — | n/a |
| Portland, OR | $97,040 | $82,480 | — | 430 |
| Dallas, TX | $95,900 | $79,660 | — | 340 |
| Auburn, AL | $92,710 | $79,090 | — | 30 |
| New Orleans, LA | $91,360 | $81,070 | — | n/a |
| Columbus, OH | $90,220 | $80,090 | — | 90 |
| Cleveland, OH | $87,980 | $77,350 | — | 80 |
| Charlotte, NC | $85,020 | $77,870 | — | 110 |
| San Antonio, TX | $82,810 | $71,260 | — | 150 |
| Charleston, SC | $80,970 | $78,010 | — | 80 |
| El Paso, TX | $80,650 | $76,810 | — | 90 |
| Dayton, OH | $80,200 | $76,560 | — | 60 |
| Greensboro, NC | $79,790 | $77,530 | — | 40 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $79,560 | $80,360 | — | 70 |
| South Bend, IN | $78,720 | $65,660 | — | 40 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $78,180 | $63,590 | — | 40 |
Related jobs
- Business Teachers, PostsecondaryU.S. average $114,720
- Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondaryU.S. average $104,420
- Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondaryU.S. average $91,550
- Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryU.S. average $102,840
- Psychology Teachers, PostsecondaryU.S. average $93,860
- Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryU.S. average $147,570
- Education Teachers, PostsecondaryU.S. average $79,350
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, PostsecondaryU.S. average $94,700
Advertisement
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary: questions
Where do political science teachers, postsecondary make the most money?
In Ann Arbor, MI, with an average of $166,230 a year, among the 65 metro areas we cover.
What is the average political science teachers, postsecondary salary in the U.S.?
$108,100 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $98,070, so half of political science teachers, postsecondary earn more than that and half less.
What salary should political science teachers, postsecondary ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of political science teachers, postsecondary nationwide earn between $73,260 (25th percentile) and $129,130 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays political science teachers, postsecondary the most?
New Hampshire, with a statewide average of $150,490 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is political science teachers, postsecondary pay the lowest?
Oklahoma City, OK, at $78,180 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1065.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.