Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for social sciences teachers, postsecondarys across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $101,080 ≈ $49/hr
National median salary $84,720
Total employment 118,350 nationwide
State-level and metro breakdowns aren’t published for this aggregate occupation group. National figures are shown above; browse a specific occupation for full state detail.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do social sciences teachers, postsecondary make in the U.S.?
The median social sciences teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $84,720 per year (mean $101,080), and about 80% earn between $49,920 and $169,420.
How much do social sciences teachers, postsecondary make per hour?
Roughly $49 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $101,080 and 2,080 work hours per year.