Social Sciences Teacher Salary in 2026
How Much Do Social Sciences Teachers Make?
Social Sciences Teachers earn a median annual salary of $75,040 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $45,280 at the 10th percentile to $176,350 at the 90th percentile — a range of $131,070. The highest-paying state is Hawaii at $134,150.
| Percentile | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,280 |
| 25th percentile | $59,550 |
| Median (50th) | $75,040 |
| 75th percentile | $105,390 |
| 90th percentile | $176,350 |
Social Sciences Teacher Salary by State
Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaiitop | $134,150 |
| Colorado | $116,540 |
| California | $111,360 |
| Rhode Island | $102,560 |
| Minnesota | $95,530 |
| New York | $92,760 |
| Vermont | $91,280 |
| District of Columbia | $89,180 |
| New Mexico | $86,530 |
| Oregon | $85,810 |
| Michigan | $84,540 |
| Massachusetts | $81,970 |
| Nevada | $80,470 |
| Missouri | $77,340 |
| Iowa | $76,050 |
| Texas | $75,850 |
| New Hampshire | $74,530 |
| Washington | $71,150 |
| Ohio | $71,010 |
| South Carolina | $69,620 |
| Maryland | $69,060 |
| Wisconsin | $68,800 |
| Arizona | $68,350 |
| Idaho | $66,230 |
| Indiana | $65,600 |
| Nebraska | $65,090 |
| North Carolina | $64,830 |
| West Virginia | $64,520 |
| New Jersey | $63,790 |
| Maine | $63,720 |
| Florida | $62,940 |
| Georgia | $62,930 |
| Tennessee | $62,920 |
| Kentucky | $62,510 |
| Mississippi | $62,210 |
| Louisiana | $61,720 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,630 |
| North Dakota | $61,460 |
| Oklahoma | $61,430 |
| Illinois | $59,720 |
| Utah | $57,950 |
| Arkansas | $56,630 |
| Kansas | $46,790 |
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Social Sciences Teacher Salary by Experience
Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.
| Experience level | Estimated salary |
|---|---|
| Entry level (0–2 yrs) | ~$45,280 – $59,550 |
| Mid career (3–7 yrs) | ~$75,040 |
| Experienced (8–15 yrs) | ~$105,390 |
| Senior (15+ yrs) | $176,350+ |
How to Earn More as a Social Sciences Teacher
Location is the single biggest salary lever: Social Sciences Teachers in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA earn $172,950 — $97,910 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($105,390) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.
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SOC: 25-1069.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.