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Salary · New York · BLS OEWS May 2024

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in New York

In New York, political science teachers, postsecondary earn a median of $121,600 per year.

Median (New York)
$121,600
Bottom 10%
$61,240
Top 10%
$227,820
Employed in New York
1,460

How New York compares

Refit analysis ·In New York, political science teachers, postsecondary earn a median of $121,600 — 28% above the national median of $94,680. Locally the range runs $61,240 to $227,820. About 1,460 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·New York ranks #2 of 44 states for political science teachers, postsecondary pay — roughly the 98th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (California, $124,780) by 3%. State employment of about 1,460 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$94,680
US bottom 10%
$50,490
US top 10%
$173,380

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Speaking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Writing
  • Active Learning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Learning Strategies
  • Monitoring

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