Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $101,540 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,210
90th percentile $156,190
National median $94,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,210
    25th
    $81,280
    50th (median)
    $101,540
    75th
    $128,500
    90th
    $156,190

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 128% Median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 28% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,290
    El Paso, TX $134,510
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,700
    Ann Arbor, MI $131,880
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $131,120
    Fresno, CA $128,820

    Nearby metros — Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    El Paso, TX $134,510
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $101,070
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $99,490
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $98,790
    Pittsburgh, PA $93,010
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $85,980

    Related occupations in Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $68,710
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $73,700
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,840
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $70,450
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,600
    Instructional Coordinators $75,800

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Harrisburg, PA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Harrisburg, PA is 7.2% above the national median of $94,680. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $57,210 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,280.