How much does a philosophy and religion teacher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $38.59 an hour or $6,688 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.59
- Average (mean)
- $92,040
- Jobs
- 20,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,140 | $23.63 | |
| 25th | $62,600 | $30.10 | |
| Median | $80,260 | $38.59 | |
| 75th | $104,800 | $50.37 | |
| 90th | $139,600 | $67.11 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $105,800 |
| Maine | $102,800 |
| Vermont | $102,600 |
| Hawaii | $101,000 |
| Connecticut | $100,400 |
| New Jersey | $99,450 |
| Massachusetts | $98,360 |
| Utah | $95,410 |
| New York | $92,050 |
| Michigan | $89,610 |
| Virginia | $85,310 |
| Oregon | $85,300 |
| New Hampshire | $82,820 |
| Rhode Island | $82,510 |
| Washington | $81,240 |
| Indiana | $79,740 |
| Minnesota | $79,720 |
| District of Columbia | $79,310 |
| Wisconsin | $79,140 |
| Arizona | $78,940 |
| Maryland | $78,360 |
| Colorado | $78,060 |
| Illinois | $77,720 |
| Georgia | $77,570 |
| South Carolina | $77,230 |
| Iowa | $77,180 |
| Ohio | $77,010 |
| Texas | $76,700 |
| Pennsylvania | $76,600 |
| North Carolina | $76,340 |
| Louisiana | $76,310 |
| Missouri | $75,280 |
| Nebraska | $75,280 |
| Arkansas | $74,100 |
| Tennessee | $74,090 |
| North Dakota | $71,360 |
| Kentucky | $65,580 |
| Kansas | $65,410 |
| Oklahoma | $64,840 |
| Mississippi | $63,560 |
| Florida | $63,330 |
| Alabama | $62,210 |
| South Dakota | $58,000 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $123,700 |
| Oxnard, CA | $122,700 |
| San Francisco, CA | $119,500 |
| Sacramento, CA | $116,700 |
| Lawrence, KS | $105,800 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $105,500 |
| Hartford, CT | $103,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $103,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $103,100 |
| Ithaca, NY | $101,300 |
| New York, NY | $101,200 |
| Boston, MA | $100,800 |
| Honolulu, HI | $100,200 |
| San Jose, CA | $100,100 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $98,920 |
In other countries
Philosophy and Religion Teacher belongs to the international group "University and higher education teachers".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a philosophy and religion teacher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $38.59 ($80,260 a year).
How much does a philosophy and religion teacher make a month?
About $6,688 a month before tax, based on a median of $80,260 a year.
How much does a philosophy and religion teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,140 or less a year ($23.63 an hour); the top 10% make $139,600 or more.
Which state pays philosophy and religion teachers the most?
California, with a median of $105,800 a year, followed by Maine ($102,800) and Vermont ($102,600).
Which city pays philosophy and religion teachers the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $123,700 a year.
How many philosophy and religion teachers are there in the United States?
About 20,460 people work as philosophy and religion teachers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.