Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other: Career Profile
All postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.
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The Daily Work of Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Take On?
Other Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Job Titles
This career also goes by job titles like:
- City Planning Teacher
- College Teacher
- Family Consumer Science Teacher
- Foreign Service Teacher
- Humanities Teacher
- Industrial Arts Teacher
- Labor Relations Teacher
- Lecturer
How Many Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Are There?
There are about 1,279,154 social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other working in the United States today. This occupation is expected to grow by +11.1% over the projection horizon.
How Much Do Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Make?
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual median | $47,617 |
| Hourly median | $22.89 |
| 10th percentile | $32,811 |
| 25th percentile | $40,214 |
| 75th percentile | $55,020 |
| 90th percentile | $62,424 |
Compensation varies based on experience, location, and industry.
How Much Do Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Make in Different U.S. States?
| State | Annual median salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $134,150 |
| Colorado | $116,540 |
| California | $111,360 |
| Rhode Island | $102,560 |
| Minnesota | $95,530 |
| New York | $92,760 |
| Vermont | $91,280 |
| District of Columbia | $89,180 |
| New Mexico | $86,530 |
| Oregon | $85,810 |
| Michigan | $84,540 |
| Massachusetts | $81,970 |
| Nevada | $80,470 |
| Missouri | $77,340 |
| Iowa | $76,050 |
| Texas | $75,850 |
| New Hampshire | $74,530 |
| Washington | $71,150 |
| Ohio | $71,010 |
| South Carolina | $69,620 |
| Maryland | $69,060 |
| Wisconsin | $68,800 |
| Arizona | $68,350 |
| Idaho | $66,230 |
| Indiana | $65,600 |
| Nebraska | $65,090 |
| North Carolina | $64,830 |
| West Virginia | $64,520 |
| New Jersey | $63,790 |
| Maine | $63,720 |
| Florida | $62,940 |
| Georgia | $62,930 |
| Tennessee | $62,920 |
| Kentucky | $62,510 |
| Mississippi | $62,210 |
| Louisiana | $61,720 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,630 |
| North Dakota | $61,460 |
| Oklahoma | $61,430 |
| Illinois | $59,720 |
| Utah | $57,950 |
| Arkansas | $56,630 |
| Kansas | $46,790 |
| Puerto Rico | $19,760 |
Where Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Earn the Most
Compensation for social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other differ across the country. Top regions by median wage:
| Region | Median annual wage | Share of U.S. jobs | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Far Western US | $108,952 | 19.7% | 1.40 |
| New England | $83,880 | 4.6% | 1.54 |
| Middle Atlantic | $81,977 | 20.7% | 1.72 |
| Southwest | $73,585 | 15.1% | 1.47 |
| Plains States | $73,162 | 6.6% | 1.31 |
| Rocky Mountains | $70,015 | 1.0% | 0.45 |
| Great Lakes | $64,913 | 14.8% | 1.76 |
| Southeast | $61,666 | 15.0% | 0.80 |
Where the Jobs Cluster
| Metro area | State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | CA | $172,950 | 180 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | CA | $132,240 | 90 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | CA | $126,800 | 390 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | NY | $107,630 | 1,320 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | MI | $104,350 | 40 |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | LA | $103,150 | |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | RI | $101,670 | 180 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | MN | $100,770 | 90 |
Top Industries Employing Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
Most social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other work in these industries:
| Industry | Employment | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Services | 17,540 | n/a |
The table below shows some of the most common industries where those employed in this career field work.
Where to Study
Aspiring social sciences teachers, postsecondary, all other often complete programs in:
Social Sciences
8 programs across 4 majors
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
4 programs across 4 majors
Architecture and Related Services
2 programs across 2 majors
Education
1 programs across 1 majors
Health Professions and Related Programs
1 programs across 1 majors
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
1 programs across 1 majors
About the Data
This profile draws on the following authoritative sources:
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) for employment and wage data by state and industry.
- BLS Employment Projections for total employment and growth forecasts.
- O*NET (Occupational Information Network) for skills, knowledge, tasks, work activities, work context, technology, and education-zone data.
SOC code: 25-1069.00 (Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other).