Philosophy and Religion Teachers Salary by State
Also called: Philosophy and Religion Teachers
The national median pay for philosophy and religion teachers is $80,260 a year. By state, it ranges from $58,000 in South Dakota to $105,820 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $49,140
- 25th percentile
- $62,600
- Median
- $80,260
- 75th percentile
- $104,770
- Top 10%
- $139,580
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 20,460 jobs.
Median pay in 42 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $105,820 | +32% | $75,070 | $206,110 | 1,850 |
| 2 | Maine | $102,760 | +28% | $67,580 | $161,740 | 60 |
| 3 | Vermont | $102,600 | +28% | $62,230 | $131,580 | 80 |
| 4 | Hawaii | $101,010 | +26% | $64,060 | $166,970 | 220 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $100,360 | +25% | $58,480 | $208,960 | 350 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $99,450 | +24% | $50,450 | $213,590 | 900 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $98,360 | +23% | $51,620 | $173,280 | 890 |
| 8 | Utah | $95,410 | +19% | $62,520 | $159,250 | 60 |
| 9 | New York | $92,050 | +15% | $57,800 | $165,380 | 1,700 |
| 10 | Michigan | $89,610 | +12% | $52,130 | $133,470 | 620 |
| 11 | Virginia | $85,310 | +6% | $45,240 | $137,590 | 620 |
| 12 | Oregon | $85,300 | +6% | $39,880 | $126,430 | 480 |
| 13 | New Hampshire | $82,820 | +3% | $49,820 | $154,440 | 130 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $82,510 | +3% | $49,660 | $132,570 | 150 |
| 15 | Washington | $81,240 | +1% | $57,550 | $122,390 | 330 |
| 16 | Indiana | $79,740 | −1% | $50,930 | $133,690 | 480 |
| 17 | Minnesota | $79,720 | −1% | $48,450 | $127,100 | 410 |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $79,310 | −1% | $50,100 | $131,320 | 290 |
| 19 | Wisconsin | $79,140 | −1% | $55,650 | $128,630 | 420 |
| 20 | Arizona | $78,940 | −2% | $48,530 | $133,980 | 350 |
| 21 | Maryland | $78,360 | −2% | $48,120 | $134,480 | 480 |
| 22 | Colorado | $78,060 | −3% | $30,800 | $128,820 | 390 |
| 23 | Illinois | $77,720 | −3% | $45,800 | $124,160 | 1,080 |
| 24 | Georgia | $77,570 | −3% | $25,710 | $132,210 | 280 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $77,230 | −4% | $57,490 | $102,310 | 250 |
| 26 | Iowa | $77,180 | −4% | $47,540 | $126,550 | 260 |
| 27 | Ohio | $77,010 | −4% | $45,090 | $125,160 | 780 |
| 28 | Texas | $76,700 | −4% | $48,640 | $126,570 | 1,760 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $76,600 | −5% | $48,660 | $127,680 | 1,280 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $76,340 | −5% | $47,100 | $136,810 | 680 |
| 31 | Louisiana | $76,310 | −5% | $50,050 | $125,750 | 70 |
| 32 | Missouri | $75,280 | −6% | $46,590 | $119,650 | 320 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $75,280 | −6% | $58,350 | $100,020 | 80 |
| 34 | Arkansas | $74,100 | −8% | $66,080 | $78,840 | 60 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $74,090 | −8% | $59,080 | $121,200 | 490 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $71,360 | −11% | $50,610 | $115,280 | Not published |
| 37 | Kentucky | $65,580 | −18% | $37,860 | $97,090 | 320 |
| 38 | Kansas | $65,410 | −19% | $46,010 | $132,340 | 190 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $64,840 | −19% | $37,610 | $108,920 | 150 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $63,560 | −21% | $36,300 | $97,590 | 90 |
| 41 | Florida | $63,330 | −21% | $39,190 | $101,770 | 460 |
| 42 | Alabama | $62,210 | −22% | $46,760 | $96,030 | 280 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $58,000 | −28% | $41,480 | $82,160 | 40 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Philosophy and Religion Teachers salary questions
Which state pays philosophy and religion teachers the most?
California, with a median of $105,820 a year (+32% vs. the national median of $80,260). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays philosophy and religion teachers the least?
South Dakota, with a median of $58,000 a year (−28% vs. national).
Where do most philosophy and religion teachers work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,850, with a median of $105,820.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.