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.
▼2.7%
Pay trend: The median for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other in the U.S. fell from $75,040 (May 2024) to $72,990 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 5.1%.
What social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other do
All postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +1.6% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 1,300
Employment of social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other is projected to grow 1.6% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,300 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.
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 |
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $132,920 | +19.4% | $92,257 | $63,850 – $219,230 | 2,760 |
| Rhode Island | $126,630 | +23.5% | $93,405 | $61,240 – $221,010 | 140 |
| Minnesota | $102,430 | +7.2% | $75,448 | $60,530 – $130,450 | 110 |
| Utah | $101,970 | +76.0% | $76,943 | $54,960 – $168,090 | 60 |
| Massachusetts | $98,260 | +19.9% | $73,263 | $61,180 – $217,010 | 410 |
| Michigan | $97,450 | +15.3% | $73,495 | $55,210 – $138,200 | 220 |
| Virginia | $94,740 | — | $70,846 | $74,320 – $157,760 | 90 |
| New Mexico | $89,860 | +3.8% | $68,974 | $66,090 – $89,860 | 60 |
| Iowa | $83,920 | +10.3% | $65,331 | $48,990 – $130,010 | 150 |
| Vermont | $83,870 | −8.1% | $64,757 | $41,800 – $116,980 | 50 |
| Nevada | $83,860 | +4.2% | $67,826 | $39,940 – $104,640 | 150 |
| New York | $79,040 | −14.8% | $60,763 | $50,150 – $133,540 | 1,840 |
| Wisconsin | $78,640 | +14.3% | $61,366 | $37,020 – $99,680 | 80 |
| New Hampshire | $77,100 | +3.4% | $63,070 | $49,370 – $91,900 | 60 |
| Missouri | $76,130 | −1.6% | $59,747 | $48,670 – $104,040 | 290 |
| Indiana | $74,360 | +13.4% | $58,978 | $50,890 – $106,360 | 170 |
| Connecticut | $73,930 | — | $58,349 | $48,350 – $155,260 | 110 |
| Texas | $73,750 | −2.8% | $60,713 | $39,030 – $125,760 | 1,530 |
| Ohio | $73,590 | +3.6% | $59,359 | $41,520 – $137,300 | 200 |
| Washington | $72,670 | +2.1% | $59,953 | $48,460 – $100,370 | 80 |
| Oregon | $72,420 | −15.6% | $54,270 | $38,450 – $104,400 | 150 |
| Tennessee | $71,680 | +13.9% | $59,257 | $47,050 – $85,640 | 240 |
| Arizona | $71,230 | +4.2% | $57,368 | $71,230 – $81,100 | 370 |
| Maryland | $68,650 | −0.6% | $54,228 | $31,840 – $130,290 | 500 |
| Maine | $66,410 | +4.2% | $52,239 | $63,180 – $101,700 | 110 |
| South Carolina | $65,520 | −5.9% | $52,051 | $33,190 – $81,390 | 280 |
| Kentucky | $64,840 | +3.7% | $52,127 | $50,640 – $129,580 | 340 |
| North Dakota | $63,860 | +3.9% | $53,492 | $51,420 – $94,760 | 70 |
| Illinois | $63,470 | +6.3% | $50,181 | $31,200 – $106,340 | 1,700 |
| West Virginia | $63,360 | −1.8% | $50,971 | $46,550 – $111,680 | 40 |
| New Jersey | $63,250 | −0.8% | $51,055 | $38,270 – $134,850 | 130 |
| Nebraska | $62,010 | −4.7% | $50,063 | $54,060 – $88,830 | — |
| Idaho | $61,190 | −7.6% | $49,211 | $29,990 – $104,170 | 90 |
| Mississippi | $60,550 | −2.7% | $49,142 | $44,250 – $88,250 | 110 |
| Oklahoma | $60,420 | −1.6% | $48,554 | $38,850 – $77,310 | 40 |
| Florida | $57,180 | −9.2% | $48,124 | $48,020 – $98,780 | 1,390 |
| Georgia | $53,660 | −14.7% | $43,134 | $15,080 – $92,730 | 320 |
| Kansas | $51,540 | +10.2% | $41,516 | $45,280 – $77,480 | 190 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,710 | −21.0% | $39,823 | $36,680 – $92,450 | 1,090 |
| Arkansas | $37,490 | −33.8% | $31,054 | $33,880 – $59,020 | 80 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,020 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,590 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,070 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,650 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | $123,920 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,870 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,590 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
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.
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.