Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for social work 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 $83,940 ≈ $40/hr
National median salary $77,570
Total employment 12,610 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +2.3%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 1,300 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 17,100 → 17,500 (+400)
Typical entry education Doctoral or professional degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Hawaii$126,140
- Maryland$103,930
- Delaware$103,760
- South Carolina$101,920
- New York$99,760
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $126,140 | $133,340 | $61 | +50.3% | 50 |
| 2 | Maryland | $103,930 | $97,110 | $50 | +23.8% | 230 |
| 3 | Delaware | $103,760 | $100,550 | $50 | +23.6% | 50 |
| 4 | South Carolina | $101,920 | $100,400 | $49 | +21.4% | 80 |
| 5 | New York | $99,760 | $98,700 | $48 | +18.8% | 1,840 |
| 6 | California | $97,570 | $81,500 | $47 | +16.2% | 230 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $96,560 | $79,710 | $46 | +15% | 650 |
| 8 | Kansas | $95,890 | $108,610 | $46 | +14.2% | 50 |
| 9 | Washington | $92,440 | $77,920 | $44 | +10.1% | 200 |
| 10 | Utah | $92,240 | $81,850 | $44 | +9.9% | 100 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $91,920 | $77,570 | $44 | +9.5% | 450 |
| 12 | Texas | $90,860 | $83,440 | $44 | +8.2% | 90 |
| 13 | Maine | $89,740 | $80,250 | $43 | +6.9% | 90 |
| 14 | Connecticut | $86,450 | $79,960 | $42 | +3% | 150 |
| 15 | Michigan | $84,500 | $76,680 | $41 | +0.7% | 610 |
| 16 | Illinois | $83,330 | $77,010 | $40 | -0.7% | 510 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $82,740 | $76,420 | $40 | -1.4% | 400 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $82,340 | $75,920 | $40 | -1.9% | 1,050 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $82,010 | $82,470 | $39 | -2.3% | 360 |
| 20 | Indiana | $81,260 | $74,240 | $39 | -3.2% | 440 |
| 21 | Nevada | $81,020 | $74,180 | $39 | -3.5% | 70 |
| 22 | Virginia | $80,500 | $77,180 | $39 | -4.1% | 390 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $78,150 | $75,190 | $38 | -6.9% | 240 |
| 24 | Arizona | $78,060 | $71,690 | $38 | -7% | 140 |
| 25 | Idaho | $77,560 | $62,230 | $37 | -7.6% | 80 |
| 26 | Missouri | $77,420 | $66,470 | $37 | -7.8% | 150 |
| 27 | Iowa | $76,940 | $64,190 | $37 | -8.3% | 140 |
| 28 | New Hampshire | $76,160 | $75,500 | $37 | -9.3% | 50 |
| 29 | West Virginia | $76,090 | $76,320 | $37 | -9.4% | 80 |
| 30 | Alabama | $75,250 | $66,520 | $36 | -10.4% | 240 |
| 31 | Oregon | $74,660 | $74,320 | $36 | -11.1% | 220 |
| 32 | Georgia | $74,470 | $65,350 | $36 | -11.3% | 90 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $73,460 | $65,260 | $35 | -12.5% | 280 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $72,140 | $68,660 | $35 | -14.1% | 580 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $71,260 | $63,680 | $34 | -15.1% | 200 |
| 36 | New Mexico | $71,100 | $69,950 | $34 | -15.3% | 210 |
| 37 | Florida | $69,170 | $60,580 | $33 | -17.6% | 90 |
| 38 | South Dakota | $67,450 | $60,100 | $32 | -19.6% | 100 |
| 39 | Ohio | $66,840 | $60,930 | $32 | -20.4% | 670 |
| 40 | Arkansas | $65,740 | $60,470 | $32 | -21.7% | 70 |
| 41 | Oklahoma | $61,400 | $60,910 | $30 | -26.9% | 80 |
| 42 | Nebraska | $59,360 | $61,430 | $29 | -29.3% | 50 |
| 43 | Montana | $54,710 | $43,010 | $26 | -34.8% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 57 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $125,770 | $129,870 | — |
| 2 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $98,700 | $98,710 | 1,680 |
| 3 | Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $98,590 | $98,190 | 60 |
| 4 | Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $94,990 | $94,830 | 30 |
| 5 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $91,900 | $100,400 | 220 |
| 6 | Ann Arbor, MI | $87,920 | $109,960 | 150 |
| 7 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $84,480 | $84,020 | 70 |
| 8 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $83,300 | $87,490 | — |
| 9 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $83,200 | $86,880 | 170 |
| 10 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $83,160 | $101,850 | 470 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing social work teachers, postsecondarys (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $79,680 | $92,400 | 400 |
| 2 | Educational Services, Local Government Owned | $77,950 | $84,910 | 1,100 |
| 3 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $77,950 | $84,900 | 1,100 |
| 4 | Junior Colleges, Local Government Owned | $77,920 | $80,620 | 700 |
| 5 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $77,890 | $84,570 | 4,600 |
| 6 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $77,890 | $84,810 | 4,540 |
| 7 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $77,890 | $84,610 | 4,620 |
| 8 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $77,730 | $84,670 | 11,540 |
| 9 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $77,570 | $83,940 | 12,610 |
| 10 | Educational Services | $77,540 | $83,920 | 12,590 |
| 11 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $77,540 | $83,920 | 12,590 |
| 12 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned | $77,180 | $84,110 | 6,600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do social work teachers, postsecondary make in the U.S.?
The median social work teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $77,570 per year (mean $83,940), and about 80% earn between $48,200 and $126,790.
How much do social work teachers, postsecondary make per hour?
Roughly $40 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $83,940 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays social work teachers, postsecondary the most?
Hawaii has the highest average pay for social work teachers, postsecondary at $126,140 per year (median $133,340).
What is the job outlook for social work teachers, postsecondary?
Employment is projected to change +2.3% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 1,300 openings per year.
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