Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $95,040 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,650
90th percentile —
Employed locally 60
National median $94,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,650
    25th
    $77,130
    50th (median)
    $95,040
    75th
    $132,090

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 130% Median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 30% 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
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $132,700
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $124,780
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $104,700
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $100,150
    Rochester, NY $92,490
    Syracuse, NY $92,090

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$127,430
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$138,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,180
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary$96,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,140
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Ithaca, NY is 0.4% 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $62,650 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,130.