Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $111,080 +17.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,540
90th percentile $158,880
Employed locally 130
National median $94,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,540
    25th
    $68,180
    50th (median)
    $111,080
    75th
    $118,930
    90th
    $158,880

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 131% Median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 31% 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,640
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,440
    Instructional Coordinators $63,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Phoenix, AZ is 17.3% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $49,540 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,180.