The median annual wage for Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $100,070 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $104,250.
Pay spans roughly $60,730 at the 10th percentile to $164,340 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 1,640 people work as political science teachers, postsecondary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $100,070 |
| Mean (annual) | $104,250 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $60,730 |
| 90th percentile | $164,340 |
| Employment | 1,640 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.