Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
What Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondarys do
Typical education: Doctoral Degree
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students and the community on topics such as ethics, logic, and contemporary religious thought.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Top skills:Reading ComprehensionSpeakingInstructingActive ListeningWritingCritical Thinking
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Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary pay by experience level
Entry level$51,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$65,000
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$83,000
Mid-career median pay
Senior$108,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$144,500
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+0.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
2,000
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary salary by industry
Educational Services
20,430 workers
$95,500
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
18,300 workers
$95,000
Educational Services, Privately Owned
13,990 workers
$93,000
Educational Services, State Government Owned
4,700 workers
$98,500
Junior Colleges
2,050 workers
$96,000
Educational Services, Local Government Owned
1,740 workers
$106,000
Other Schools and Instruction$85,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary pays 7% above the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).
Similar-paying roles in Educational Instruction and Library
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary make?
The average base salary for a Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States is $95,000 per year, or about $45.67 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $65,000 and $108,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?
The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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