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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA

Median annual salary $65,110 -13.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $19,180
90th percentile $158,790
Employed locally 50
National median $75,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,180
    25th
    $44,050
    50th (median)
    $65,110
    75th
    $80,670
    90th
    $158,790

    Scranton economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,656 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary vs area income 102% Median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary is 2% above 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
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $63,580
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,940
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,090

    Related occupations in Scranton, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $73,240
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,480
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $72,720
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,550
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,200

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary in Scranton, PA is 13.2% 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 Scranton?

    Entry-level Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $19,180 per year in Scranton, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,050.