Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary salary
- 10th pct
- $49,140
- Middle 50%
- $62,600–$104,770
- 90th pct
- $139,580
The BLS estimates 20,460 Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $80,260 (May 2025, SOC 25-1126). Across 17 metros with published figures, medians range from $74,330 in Pittsburgh, PA to $103,320 in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE20,460 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary earn the most
17 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $103,320 | 670 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,210 | 1,400 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $100,770 | 690 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $100,140 | 370 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $85,300 | 340 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $82,850 | 200 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $80,560 | 250 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $79,310 | 510 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $79,250 | 300 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $78,930 | 830 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $101,210 | 1,400 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $78,930 | 830 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $100,770 | 690 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $103,320 | 670 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $77,870 | 550 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $79,310 | 510 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $76,730 | 410 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $100,140 | 370 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $74,330 | 360 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $85,300 | 340 |
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Questions
What is the median Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary salary in the U.S.?
$80,260 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $62,600–$104,770.
Where do Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($103,320), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($101,210), Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($100,770). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.