Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $46,790 -37.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,790
90th percentile $78,360
Employed locally 50
National median $75,040

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,790
    25th
    $46,790
    50th (median)
    $46,790
    75th
    $60,240
    90th
    $78,360

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary vs area income 68% Median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary is 32% 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
    Kansas City, MO-KS $77,330
    Jacksonville, FL $63,940

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,370
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $32,340
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,580
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $101,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other salary in Wichita, KS is 37.6% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other (10th percentile) earn around $46,790 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,790.