How much does a political science teacher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $47.15 an hour or $8,173 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.15
- Average (mean)
- $108,100
- Jobs
- 16,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,450 | $27.14 | |
| 25th | $73,260 | $35.22 | |
| Median | $98,070 | $47.15 | |
| 75th | $129,100 | $62.08 | |
| 90th | $174,700 | $83.97 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Massachusetts | $128,200 |
| California | $124,900 |
| New Hampshire | $124,100 |
| Montana | $109,100 |
| Vermont | $107,500 |
| Michigan | $107,100 |
| Maryland | $105,600 |
| New York | $104,100 |
| District of Columbia | $102,300 |
| Virginia | $101,400 |
| Rhode Island | $101,300 |
| Washington | $101,100 |
| Illinois | $100,700 |
| New Jersey | $100,300 |
| Connecticut | $100,200 |
| Arizona | $99,910 |
| Pennsylvania | $97,230 |
| Minnesota | $97,170 |
| Maine | $96,760 |
| Missouri | $94,500 |
| Nevada | $93,300 |
| Louisiana | $88,090 |
| Texas | $86,950 |
| Nebraska | $86,380 |
| Wyoming | $84,750 |
| Indiana | $83,770 |
| Oregon | $83,580 |
| Wisconsin | $83,190 |
| Tennessee | $81,330 |
| New Mexico | $80,640 |
| Utah | $80,610 |
| Iowa | $80,160 |
| Ohio | $80,090 |
| Georgia | $79,870 |
| Kansas | $78,800 |
| North Carolina | $78,760 |
| Kentucky | $78,670 |
| South Carolina | $78,650 |
| Alabama | $77,860 |
| Florida | $77,860 |
| West Virginia | $77,420 |
| South Dakota | $72,580 |
| Oklahoma | $63,400 |
| Mississippi | $59,270 |
| Arkansas | $58,350 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $150,900 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $137,400 |
| Boston, MA | $131,700 |
| Sacramento, CA | $131,400 |
| Fresno, CA | $128,800 |
| San Francisco, CA | $128,100 |
| College Station, TX | $126,200 |
| Lexington, KY | $121,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $119,600 |
| San Jose, CA | $119,000 |
| McAllen, TX | $111,000 |
| Burlington, VT | $107,500 |
| Seattle, WA | $107,200 |
| New York, NY | $107,100 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $107,100 |
In other countries
Political Science Teacher belongs to the international group "University and higher education teachers".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a political science teacher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $47.15 ($98,070 a year).
How much does a political science teacher make a month?
About $8,173 a month before tax, based on a median of $98,070 a year.
How much does a political science teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $56,450 or less a year ($27.14 an hour); the top 10% make $174,700 or more.
Which state pays political science teachers the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $128,200 a year, followed by California ($124,900) and New Hampshire ($124,100).
Which city pays political science teachers the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $150,900 a year.
How many political science teachers are there in the United States?
About 16,970 people work as political science 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.