Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $89,250 -5.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $40,610
90th percentile $138,340
Employed locally 50
National median $94,680

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,610
    25th
    $49,090
    50th (median)
    $89,250
    75th
    $103,790
    90th
    $138,340

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 94% Median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 6% below 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
    Connecticut $104,500
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $92,560
    South Carolina $81,410
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $80,410
    Utah $70,820
    South Dakota $64,980

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,190
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,580
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $177,220
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $39,200
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Salt Lake City?

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

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 5.7% below 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $40,610 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,090.