Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $60,440 -19.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $41,600
90th percentile $102,340
Employed locally 170
National median $75,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,600
    25th
    $48,270
    50th (median)
    $60,440
    75th
    $78,300
    90th
    $102,340

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary vs area income 82% Median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary is 18% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $172,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $149,960
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $137,300
    Hawaii $134,150
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $132,240
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,800

    Nearby metros — Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $100,770
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $76,250
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $70,190
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $65,110
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $63,580
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,940

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,000
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,860
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$77,450
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,510
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$95,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$34,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in Pittsburgh, PA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salaries?

    The median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 19.5% below the national median of $75,040. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other in Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $41,600 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,270.