Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Providence, RI-MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Providence-Warwick, RI-MA

Median annual salary $99,700 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,170
90th percentile $153,930
Employed locally 150
National median $94,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,170
    25th
    $76,980
    50th (median)
    $99,700
    75th
    $124,900
    90th
    $153,930

    Providence economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $85,646 2023 • Census ACS
    Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 116% Median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 16% 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
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,290
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $122,650
    Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $101,540
    Richmond, VA $101,140
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $100,070
    District of Columbia $100,070

    Related occupations in Providence, RI-MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,470
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $88,850
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $84,530
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $84,280
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,490
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $43,970

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Providence, RI-MA is 5.3% 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 Providence?

    Entry-level Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $61,170 per year in Providence, RI-MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,980.