Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Salary
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other earn a median $72,990 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$72,990
$35.09 per hour
Range
$40,670 – $164,420
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
16,580
across the U.S.
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$60,178
per year · effective tax rate 17.6%
$5,015Monthly
$2,507Twice a month
$2,315Every 2 weeks
$28.93Hourly
- Federal income tax$7,228
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,525
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,058
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$60,178
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $40,670 | $19.55 | $34,858 |
| 25th percentile | $55,910 | $26.88 | $47,104 |
| Median (50th) | $72,990 | $35.09 | $60,178 |
| 75th percentile | $102,990 | $49.51 | $81,283 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $164,420 | $79.05 | $123,647 |
Best cities for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $132,920 | $92,257 | $81,236 | 1,450 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $81,180 | $62,153 | $55,217 | 1,210 |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | $63,470 | $50,181 | $48,440 | 1,430 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $132,920
- New York, NY — $81,180
- Chicago, IL — $63,470
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $132,920 | $92,257 | $63,850 – $219,230 | 2,760 |
| Rhode Island | $126,630 | $93,405 | $61,240 – $221,010 | 140 |
| Minnesota | $102,430 | $75,448 | $60,530 – $130,450 | 110 |
| Utah | $101,970 | $76,943 | $54,960 – $168,090 | 60 |
| Massachusetts | $98,260 | $73,263 | $61,180 – $217,010 | 410 |
| Michigan | $97,450 | $73,495 | $55,210 – $138,200 | 220 |
| Virginia | $94,740 | $70,846 | $74,320 – $157,760 | 90 |
| New Mexico | $89,860 | $68,974 | $66,090 – $89,860 | 60 |
| Iowa | $83,920 | $65,331 | $48,990 – $130,010 | 150 |
| Vermont | $83,870 | $64,757 | $41,800 – $116,980 | 50 |
| Nevada | $83,860 | $67,826 | $39,940 – $104,640 | 150 |
| New York | $79,040 | $60,763 | $50,150 – $133,540 | 1,840 |
| Wisconsin | $78,640 | $61,366 | $37,020 – $99,680 | 80 |
| New Hampshire | $77,100 | $63,070 | $49,370 – $91,900 | 60 |
| Missouri | $76,130 | $59,747 | $48,670 – $104,040 | 290 |
| Indiana | $74,360 | $58,978 | $50,890 – $106,360 | 170 |
| Connecticut | $73,930 | $58,349 | $48,350 – $155,260 | 110 |
| Texas | $73,750 | $60,713 | $39,030 – $125,760 | 1,530 |
| Ohio | $73,590 | $59,359 | $41,520 – $137,300 | 200 |
| Washington | $72,670 | $59,953 | $48,460 – $100,370 | 80 |
| Oregon | $72,420 | $54,270 | $38,450 – $104,400 | 150 |
| Tennessee | $71,680 | $59,257 | $47,050 – $85,640 | 240 |
| Arizona | $71,230 | $57,368 | $71,230 – $81,100 | 370 |
| Maryland | $68,650 | $54,228 | $31,840 – $130,290 | 500 |
| Maine | $66,410 | $52,239 | $63,180 – $101,700 | 110 |
| South Carolina | $65,520 | $52,051 | $33,190 – $81,390 | 280 |
| Kentucky | $64,840 | $52,127 | $50,640 – $129,580 | 340 |
| North Dakota | $63,860 | $53,492 | $51,420 – $94,760 | 70 |
| Illinois | $63,470 | $50,181 | $31,200 – $106,340 | 1,700 |
| West Virginia | $63,360 | $50,971 | $46,550 – $111,680 | 40 |
| New Jersey | $63,250 | $51,055 | $38,270 – $134,850 | 130 |
| Nebraska | $62,010 | $50,063 | $54,060 – $88,830 | — |
| Idaho | $61,190 | $49,211 | $29,990 – $104,170 | 90 |
| Mississippi | $60,550 | $49,142 | $44,250 – $88,250 | 110 |
| Oklahoma | $60,420 | $48,554 | $38,850 – $77,310 | 40 |
| Florida | $57,180 | $48,124 | $48,020 – $98,780 | 1,390 |
| Georgia | $53,660 | $43,134 | $15,080 – $92,730 | 320 |
| Kansas | $51,540 | $41,516 | $45,280 – $77,480 | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,710 | $39,823 | $36,680 – $92,450 | 1,090 |
| Arkansas | $37,490 | $31,054 | $33,880 – $59,020 | 80 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other make?
The national median salary for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other is $72,990 a year ($35.09 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $40,670 and the top 10% earn over $164,420. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other the most?
California has the highest median pay at $132,920. After taxes and local prices, Los Angeles, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 16,580 people work as social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other nationwide.