SOC 251113

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in social work. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

National Median

$76,210

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$76,210

Entry Level (10th pct)

$45,370

Experienced (90th pct)

$129,280

Total Employed

13,350

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$45,370 - $57,080
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$57,080 - $98,570
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$98,570 - $129,280

Highest Paying Locations for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

$130,400

+71.1% vs national

Urban Honolulu, HI

$130,240

+70.9% vs national

Hawaii

$129,160

+69.5% vs national

California

$121,070

+58.9% vs national

New Haven, CT

$104,470

+37.1% vs national

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$130,400	50
Urban Honolulu, HI	$130,240	90
Hawaii	$129,160	120
California	$121,070	80
New Haven, CT	$104,470	N/A
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$101,300	1,550
New York	$101,100	1,770
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY	$101,100	120
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$97,490	50
Columbia, SC	$95,610	50
South Carolina	$95,610	80
Kansas	$94,850	70
Texas	$87,360	170
Connecticut	$85,830	230
Ann Arbor, MI	$84,370	150
Rhode Island	$83,790	N/A
Maryland	$83,430	160
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$83,430	220
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$82,360	90
Alabama	$81,800	300
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$80,760	700
New Jersey	$80,460	380
Southwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area	$80,150	30
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$79,870	200
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$79,570	40
Portland-South Portland, ME	$79,540	N/A
Maine	$79,540	80
Minnesota	$79,370	390
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$79,260	100
District of Columbia	$78,860	N/A
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$78,430	340
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA	$78,330	50
Massachusetts	$78,170	820
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$77,690	90
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ	$77,610	70
Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area	$77,420	90
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$77,210	50
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA	$77,070	70
San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR	$75,780	60
Puerto Rico	$75,730	70
Springfield, MA	$75,660	40
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$75,310	150
Mankato, MN	$75,100	N/A
Pennsylvania	$74,950	880
Washington	$74,710	280
New Hampshire	$74,150	80
Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$73,880	50
Arizona	$73,770	380
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$73,770	N/A
Pittsburgh, PA	$73,170	200

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary?

The national median annual salary for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary is $76,210, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Social Work Teachers, Postsecondarys earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Social Work Teachers, Postsecondarys is Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median salary of $130,400.

How much can an experienced Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary make?

Top-earning Social Work Teachers, Postsecondarys (90th percentile) make $129,280 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.