How much does a social sciences teacher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $35.09 an hour or $6,083 a month.
- Hourly
- $35.09
- Average (mean)
- $88,390
- Jobs
- 16,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,670 | $19.55 | |
| 25th | $55,910 | $26.88 | |
| Median | $72,990 | $35.09 | |
| 75th | $103,000 | $49.51 | |
| 90th | $164,400 | $79.05 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $132,900 |
| Rhode Island | $126,600 |
| Minnesota | $102,400 |
| Utah | $102,000 |
| Massachusetts | $98,260 |
| Michigan | $97,450 |
| Virginia | $94,740 |
| New Mexico | $89,860 |
| Iowa | $83,920 |
| Vermont | $83,870 |
| Nevada | $83,860 |
| New York | $79,040 |
| Wisconsin | $78,640 |
| New Hampshire | $77,100 |
| Missouri | $76,130 |
| Indiana | $74,360 |
| Connecticut | $73,930 |
| Texas | $73,750 |
| Ohio | $73,590 |
| Washington | $72,670 |
| Oregon | $72,420 |
| Tennessee | $71,680 |
| Arizona | $71,230 |
| Maryland | $68,650 |
| Maine | $66,410 |
| South Carolina | $65,520 |
| Kentucky | $64,840 |
| North Dakota | $63,860 |
| Illinois | $63,470 |
| West Virginia | $63,360 |
| New Jersey | $63,250 |
| Nebraska | $62,010 |
| Idaho | $61,190 |
| Mississippi | $60,550 |
| Oklahoma | $60,420 |
| Florida | $57,180 |
| Georgia | $53,660 |
| Kansas | $51,540 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,710 |
| Arkansas | $37,490 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $180,200 |
| San Francisco, CA | $170,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $169,700 |
| San Jose, CA | $150,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $132,900 |
| Providence, RI | $126,600 |
| Raleigh, NC | $105,300 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $104,700 |
| San Diego, CA | $102,900 |
| Boston, MA | $98,370 |
| Detroit, MI | $88,100 |
| Burlington, VT | $83,870 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $83,860 |
| Columbia, MO | $81,240 |
| New York, NY | $81,180 |
In other countries
Social Sciences Teacher belongs to the international group "University and higher education teachers".
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- Forestry and Conservation Science Teacher$101,400
- Atmospheric$103,200
- Chemistry Teacher$93,250
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social sciences teacher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $35.09 ($72,990 a year).
How much does a social sciences teacher make a month?
About $6,083 a month before tax, based on a median of $72,990 a year.
How much does a social sciences teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,670 or less a year ($19.55 an hour); the top 10% make $164,400 or more.
Which state pays social sciences teachers the most?
California, with a median of $132,900 a year, followed by Rhode Island ($126,600) and Minnesota ($102,400).
Which city pays social sciences teachers the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $180,200 a year.
How many social sciences teachers are there in the United States?
About 16,580 people work as social sciences 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.