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Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

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Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

National Avg Annual Salary

$105,160

National Avg Hourly Wage

$0.00

National Total Employment

17,170

Top Metro Avg Salary

$166,410

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Highest Paying State

New York leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $135,390.

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Largest State Market

Texas has one of the largest employment markets with 2,020 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA shows an average annual salary of $166,410.

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Largest Metro Market

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV has a broad labor footprint with 1,640 jobs.

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Top States for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
New York NY $135,390 1,460 Open
Connecticut CT $132,800 340 Open
California CA $130,220 990 Open
Massachusetts MA $124,370 810 Open
Maryland MD $121,980 350 Open
Michigan MI $121,120 380 Open
New Jersey NJ $110,930 570 Open
Virginia VA $110,820 790 Open
Maine ME $109,750 60 Open
Wisconsin WI $108,950 220 Open

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