Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary
in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Middle 50%
- $48,700–$77,900
- vs U.S. median
- -18%
- Metro rank
- #14 of 14
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro earn a median of $60,050 a year, based on BLS estimates for 420 jobs (May 2025). That is 18% below the U.S. median of $72,990 and 23% above the PA statewide median of $48,710. It ranks #14 of 14 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE420 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other pay in other PA metros
1 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh, PA | $64,420 |
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Questions
What is the average Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary in Philadelphia?
The BLS median is $60,050 a year (May 2025). Half of the 420 jobs pay between $48,700 and $77,900. The 10th percentile is $40,670 and the 90th is $100,530.
Is Philadelphia a high-paying metro for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other?
That is 18% below the U.S. median of $72,990 and 23% above the PA statewide median of $48,710. It ranks #14 of 14 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.