Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median $80,260 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$80,260
$38.59 per hour
Range
$49,140 – $139,580
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
20,460
across the U.S.
▲2.8%
Pay trend: The median for philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. rose from $78,050 (May 2024) to $80,260 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).
What philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary do
Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.0% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 1,800
Employment of philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary is projected to grow 2.0% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,800 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$65,293
per year · effective tax rate 18.6%
$5,441Monthly
$2,721Twice a month
$2,511Every 2 weeks
$31.39Hourly
- Federal income tax$8,827
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,976
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,164
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$65,293
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,140 | $23.63 | $41,664 |
| 25th percentile | $62,600 | $30.10 | $52,479 |
| Median (50th) | $80,260 | $38.59 | $65,293 |
| 75th percentile | $104,770 | $50.37 | $82,536 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $139,580 | $67.11 | $106,669 |
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $105,820 | +2.5% | $76,287 | $75,070 – $206,110 | 1,850 |
| Maine | $102,760 | +13.8% | $75,270 | $67,580 – $161,740 | 60 |
| Vermont | $102,600 | +30.7% | $76,698 | $62,230 – $131,580 | 80 |
| Hawaii | $101,010 | — | $73,744 | $64,060 – $166,970 | 220 |
| Connecticut | $100,360 | +22.8% | $75,488 | $58,480 – $208,960 | 350 |
| New Jersey | $99,450 | +28.2% | $74,648 | $50,450 – $213,590 | 900 |
| Massachusetts | $98,360 | +18.7% | $73,328 | $51,620 – $173,280 | 890 |
| Utah | $95,410 | +9.4% | $72,623 | $62,520 – $159,250 | 60 |
| New York | $92,050 | −3.5% | $69,196 | $57,800 – $165,380 | 1,700 |
| Michigan | $89,610 | +17.0% | $68,313 | $52,130 – $133,470 | 620 |
| Virginia | $85,310 | +2.1% | $64,754 | $45,240 – $137,590 | 620 |
| Oregon | $85,300 | +7.6% | $62,204 | $39,880 – $126,430 | 480 |
| New Hampshire | $82,820 | −4.3% | $67,094 | $49,820 – $154,440 | 130 |
| Rhode Island | $82,510 | +3.4% | $64,399 | $49,660 – $132,570 | 150 |
| Washington | $81,240 | +3.9% | $65,982 | $57,550 – $122,390 | 330 |
| Indiana | $79,740 | +3.5% | $62,604 | $50,930 – $133,690 | 480 |
| Minnesota | $79,720 | +3.5% | $61,015 | $48,450 – $127,100 | 410 |
| District of Columbia | $79,310 | +2.5% | $60,852 | $50,100 – $131,320 | 290 |
| Wisconsin | $79,140 | +2.7% | $61,691 | $55,650 – $128,630 | 420 |
| Arizona | $78,940 | −1.5% | $62,600 | $48,530 – $133,980 | 350 |
| Maryland | $78,360 | +7.5% | $60,598 | $48,120 – $134,480 | 480 |
| Colorado | $78,060 | +11.0% | $61,019 | $30,800 – $128,820 | 390 |
| Illinois | $77,720 | +0.6% | $59,804 | $45,800 – $124,160 | 1,080 |
| Georgia | $77,570 | +14.0% | $59,997 | $25,710 – $132,210 | 280 |
| South Carolina | $77,230 | +2.2% | $59,685 | $57,490 – $102,310 | 250 |
| Iowa | $77,180 | +2.2% | $60,845 | $47,540 – $126,550 | 260 |
| Ohio | $77,010 | +20.4% | $61,671 | $45,090 – $125,160 | 780 |
| Texas | $76,700 | −3.9% | $62,788 | $48,640 – $126,570 | 1,760 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,600 | +0.0% | $60,366 | $48,660 – $127,680 | 1,280 |
| North Carolina | $76,340 | −3.3% | $59,998 | $47,100 – $136,810 | 680 |
| Louisiana | $76,310 | +4.5% | $60,611 | $50,050 – $125,750 | 70 |
| Missouri | $75,280 | +3.5% | $59,189 | $46,590 – $119,650 | 320 |
| Nebraska | $75,280 | −0.2% | $59,244 | $58,350 – $100,020 | 80 |
| Arkansas | $74,100 | +0.2% | $58,282 | $66,080 – $78,840 | 60 |
| Tennessee | $74,090 | +10.5% | $60,952 | $59,080 – $121,200 | 490 |
| North Dakota | $71,360 | — | $58,899 | $50,610 – $115,280 | — |
| Kentucky | $65,580 | −15.0% | $52,696 | $37,860 – $97,090 | 320 |
| Kansas | $65,410 | +5.0% | $51,887 | $46,010 – $132,340 | 190 |
| Oklahoma | $64,840 | +3.8% | $51,907 | $37,610 – $108,920 | 150 |
| Mississippi | $63,560 | −13.8% | $51,440 | $36,300 – $97,590 | 90 |
| Florida | $63,330 | +15.8% | $53,066 | $39,190 – $101,770 | 460 |
| Alabama | $62,210 | +6.1% | $49,320 | $46,760 – $96,030 | 280 |
| South Dakota | $58,000 | +43.8% | $48,783 | $41,480 – $82,160 | 40 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,760 | Doctoral or professional degree | 0.0% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,620 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,580 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,820 | Doctoral or professional degree | 0.0% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,940 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.7% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $77,640 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median salary for philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary is $80,260 a year ($38.59 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,140 and the top 10% earn over $139,580. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary the most?
California has the highest median pay at $105,820.
How many philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary are there in the U.S.?
About 20,460 people work as philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary nationwide.