All About Social Sciences Professors
Job Description & Duties All postsecondary social sciences teachers not listed separately.
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Other Social Sciences Professor Job Titles
- Lecturer
- Humanities Teacher
- City Planning Teacher
- Survey Research Professor
- Weight Control Lecturer
Social Sciences Professor Job Outlook
There were about 15,300 jobs for Social Sciences Professor in 2016 (in the United States). New jobs are being produced at a rate of 9.8% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 1,500 new jobs for Social Sciences Professor by 2026. There will be an estimated 1,300 positions for Social Sciences Professor per year.

The states with the most job growth for Social Sciences Professor are Utah, Idaho, and Colorado. Watch out if you plan on working in North Dakota, Minnesota, or Maine. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.
What is the Average Salary of a Social Sciences Professor
Social Sciences Professors make between $31,350 and $178,500 a year.

Social Sciences Professors who work in California, Rhode Island, or Connecticut, make the highest salaries.
Below is a list of the median annual salaries for Social Sciences Professors in different U.S. states.
State | Annual Mean Salary |
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Alabama | $81,430 |
Arkansas | $52,750 |
California | $147,680 |
Connecticut | $104,710 |
District of Columbia | $82,550 |
Florida | $68,400 |
Georgia | $70,140 |
Idaho | $85,730 |
Illinois | $54,050 |
Indiana | $53,950 |
Iowa | $91,220 |
Kansas | $75,030 |
Maine | $53,130 |
Maryland | $87,410 |
Massachusetts | $92,670 |
Michigan | $77,720 |
Minnesota | $83,500 |
Mississippi | $61,850 |
Missouri | $66,850 |
Nebraska | $82,900 |
New Hampshire | $57,090 |
New Jersey | $100,810 |
New Mexico | $85,450 |
New York | $101,250 |
North Carolina | $84,270 |
North Dakota | $72,290 |
Ohio | $76,470 |
Oklahoma | $42,060 |
Oregon | $90,380 |
Pennsylvania | $95,490 |
Rhode Island | $122,120 |
South Carolina | $92,140 |
Tennessee | $38,230 |
Texas | $61,910 |
Utah | $77,640 |
Virginia | $80,960 |
Washington | $69,750 |
West Virginia | $55,320 |
Wisconsin | $89,980 |
Where Social Sciences Professors Are Employed

The table below shows the approximate number of Social Sciences Professors employed by various industries.

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