The salary statistics of postsecondary philosophy and religion teachers in the industry sector of educational services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare postsecondary philosophy and religion teacher salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $38,920 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $53,480 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $71,930 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $98,210 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $135,210 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for postsecondary philosophy and religion teachers in the industry sector of educational services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) postsecondary philosophy and religion teachers is $135,210. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $71,930. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid postsecondary philosophy and religion teachers is $38,920.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of postsecondary philosophy and religion teachers in the industry sector of educational services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $71,930 | 3.06% | 9.48% |
| 2017 | $69,730 | 1.75% | - |
| 2016 | $68,510 | 2.90% | - |
| 2015 | $66,520 | 4.33% | - |
| 2014 | $63,640 | -3.08% | - |
| 2013 | $65,600 | 0.75% | - |
| 2012 | $65,110 | - | - |
The average salaries of postsecondary philosophy and religion teachers in two industries in the educational services sector are shown below. For detailed postsecondary philosophy and religion teacher salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Other Schools and Instruction | |
| Other schools and instruction - Privately owned | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].