How much does a political science teacher make in New York?
$104,100a year
Median yearly pay for political science teachers in New York. That is $50.02 an hour or $8,671 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.02
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among states
- 8 of 45
- Jobs in the state
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,100Median: $104,100Highest 10%: $211,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,100 | $30.82 | |
| 25th | $77,670 | $37.34 | |
| Median | $104,100 | $50.02 | |
| 75th | $139,500 | $67.07 | |
| 90th | $211,400 | $101.64 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $107,100 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $104,700 |
| Albany, NY | $104,100 |
| Ithaca, NY | $97,240 |
| Rochester, NY | $96,960 |
| Syracuse, NY | $95,260 |
| Buffalo, NY | $83,760 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for political science teachers.
| 5. Vermont | $107,500 |
| 6. Michigan | $107,100 |
| 7. Maryland | $105,600 |
| 8. New York | $104,100 |
| 9. District of Columbia | $102,300 |
| 10. Virginia | $101,400 |
| 11. Rhode Island | $101,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a political science teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $50.02 ($104,100 a year).
Do political science teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $104,100 against $98,070 nationally, 6% more.
Where does New York rank for political science teacher pay?
New York ranks 8 of 45 states.
Which city in New York pays political science teachers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $107,100 a year.
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.