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Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary in Oregon

Thinking about a career as a Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary in Oregon? Here’s what the data says. Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

What do Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary Make in Oregon?

For philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary working in Oregon, the typical annual salary is $79,270 per year.Annual wages span from $50,160 at the 10th percentile to $123,750 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$50,160	n/a
25th percentile	$63,670	n/a
Median (50th)	$79,270	$0.00
75th percentile	$96,520	n/a
90th percentile	$123,750	n/a

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Oregon compared to the national average — is 1.10.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary earn a median of $71,584 per year ($34.42/hour), higher than the Oregon median.

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 994,910 philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary in the U.S.. In Oregon alone, about 290 people work in this role. That’s below the typical state, which employs around 330 philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary.

Top Oregon Metros for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

The largest metro-area employers of philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary in Oregon.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	180	$79,330

Top States for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary Employment

These states have the highest employment of philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary work.

State	Number Employed
New York	1,850
California	1,640
Texas	1,560
Illinois	1,270
Pennsylvania	1,250
Massachusetts	970
New Jersey	930
Ohio	750
North Carolina	670
Indiana	630
Florida	590
Virginia	580
Maryland	550
Tennessee	540
Michigan	500
Colorado	490
Arizona	490
Minnesota	470
Missouri	380
Washington	350

Highest-Paying States for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary

The highest-paying states for philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary.

State	Annual Median Salary
California	$103,210
New York	$95,400
Maine	$90,280
Utah	$87,240
New Hampshire	$86,520
Virginia	$83,570
Massachusetts	$82,880
Connecticut	$81,700
Arizona	$80,180
Rhode Island	$79,810

Skills

Key philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary typically:

• 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.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
• Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
• Write articles and books.
• Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
• Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
• Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

Work Activities

• Training and Teaching Others
• Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
• Getting Information
• Thinking Creatively
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Working with Computers
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Coaching and Developing Others

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Google Docs In-demand technologies: Learning management system LMS

Related Careers

Careers similar to philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary include:

• Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
• Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
• Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
• Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
• Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
• Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Also Known As

Adjunct Faculty Member, Adjunct Instructor, Adjunct Philosophy Professor, Adjunct Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Biblical Studies Professor, Church History Teacher, Church Music Professor, College Faculty Member, College Professor, Divinity Professor, Divinity Teacher, Eastern Philosophy Professor, Educator.

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 25-1126.00