Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education: Who Earns More?
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondarys out-earn Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations by $34K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Political Science Teachers, Postsecondarys land at $98,070 and Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations at $63,970. The education gap is real: political science teachers, postsecondary programs typically require bachelor's degree, while elementary school teachers, except special education programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondarys is Massachusetts ($128,150); for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations it's Washington ($102,350).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Political Science Teachers, Postsecondarys or Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations?
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondarys earn more nationally. The median is $98,070 for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondarys versus $63,970 for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations, a difference of $34K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary or Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
Which requires more education, Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary or Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary typically requires bachelor's degree. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Political Science Teachers, Postsecondarys get paid the most?
Massachusetts is the top-paying state for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondarys at $128,150/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Massachusetts, Political Science Teachers, Postsecondarys earn $128,150 vs. $94,000 for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.