Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary
The BLS estimates 12,610 Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $77,570 (May 2025, SOC 25-1113). Across 6 metros with published figures, medians range from $66,570 in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN to $98,700 in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE12,610 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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HIGHEST-PAYING METROS
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$98,700 · 1,680 jobs
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$91,900 · 220 jobs
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$83,160 · 470 jobs
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$80,300 · 390 jobs
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$72,890 · 380 jobs
- Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$66,570 · 220 jobs
LARGEST METROS
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$98,700 · 1,680 jobs
- Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$83,160 · 470 jobs
- Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD$80,300 · 390 jobs
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$72,890 · 380 jobs
- Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN$66,570 · 220 jobs
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV$91,900 · 220 jobs
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Questions
What is the median Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary salary in the U.S.?
$77,570 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $61,170–$100,400.
Where do Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary earn the most?
Highest metro medians: New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($98,700), Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($91,900), Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($83,160). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.