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Adjunct political science instructor salary
Average adjunct political science instructor salary
$97,263
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Average adjunct political science instructor salary by state
Highest paying states for adjunct political science instructors
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $118,722 | $57.08 |
| 2 | Rhode Island | $123,032 | $59.15 |
| 3 | Nevada | $110,165 | $52.96 |
| 4 | California | $111,733 | $53.72 |
| 5 | New York | $110,384 | $53.07 |
| 6 | Delaware | $108,782 | $52.30 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $104,587 | $50.28 |
| 8 | District of Columbia | $121,099 | $58.22 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $107,173 | $51.53 |
| 10 | Maryland | $105,965 | $50.94 |
| 11 | Mississippi | $105,051 | $50.51 |
| 12 | Utah | $109,517 | $52.65 |
| 13 | Vermont | $100,253 | $48.20 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $97,712 | $46.98 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $109,828 | $52.80 |
| 16 | Nebraska | $99,506 | $47.84 |
| 17 | Michigan | $89,399 | $42.98 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $91,749 | $44.11 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $86,399 | $41.54 |
| 20 | Indiana | $85,247 | $40.98 |
| 21 | Ohio | $89,329 | $42.95 |
| 22 | New Jersey | $88,953 | $42.77 |
| 23 | Maine | $89,829 | $43.19 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $86,612 | $41.64 |
| 25 | Illinois | $89,727 | $43.14 |
| 26 | Iowa | $85,873 | $41.29 |
| 27 | Washington | $93,141 | $44.78 |
| 28 | Virginia | $85,097 | $40.91 |
| 29 | Colorado | $79,788 | $38.36 |
| 30 | Hawaii | $86,068 | $41.38 |
| 31 | Montana | $79,147 | $38.05 |
| 32 | Idaho | $86,474 | $41.57 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $83,364 | $40.08 |
| 34 | Kansas | $86,776 | $41.72 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $83,779 | $40.28 |
| 36 | Oregon | $81,879 | $39.36 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $86,142 | $41.41 |
| 38 | Arizona | $83,144 | $39.97 |
| 39 | Tennessee | $82,419 | $39.62 |
| 40 | Wyoming | $73,342 | $35.26 |
| 41 | Wisconsin | $83,330 | $40.06 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $76,140 | $36.61 |
| 43 | Georgia | $70,839 | $34.06 |
| 44 | Missouri | $78,545 | $37.76 |
| 45 | Florida | $70,843 | $34.06 |
| 46 | Alabama | $73,523 | $35.35 |
| 47 | New Mexico | $69,294 | $33.31 |
| 48 | Texas | $69,096 | $33.22 |
| 49 | Minnesota | $72,304 | $34.76 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $68,333 | $32.85 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $64,022 | $30.78 |
Adjunct political science instructor salary details
An adjunct political science instructor's salary ranges from $58,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $161,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an adjunct political science instructor's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $161,000 | $13,417 | $77 |
| 75th Percentile | $127,000 | $10,583 | $61 |
| Average | $97,263 | $8,105 | $47 |
| 25th Percentile | $74,000 | $6,167 | $36 |
| 10th Percentile | $58,000 | $4,833 | $28 |
Highest paying adjunct political science instructor jobs
The highest paying types of adjunct political science instructors are government professor, international relations professor, and public policy professor.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | $53,426 | $4,452 | $25.69 | 39,273 |
| Political Science Instructor | $56,669 | $4,722 | $27.24 | 39,344 |
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Adjunct political science instructor salary trends
The average adjunct political science instructor salary has risen by $16,207 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average adjunct political science instructor earned $81,056 annually, but today, they earn $97,263 a year. That works out to a 8% change in pay for adjunct political science instructors over the last decade.
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Average adjunct political science instructor salary over time
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Adjunct political science instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $97,300 | $46.76 | -0.2% |
| 2024 | $97,500 | $46.85 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $94,600 | $45.46 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $92,400 | $44.40 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $89,800 | $43.19 | +3.6% |
Recently added adjunct political science instructor salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana | Adjunct Instructor-Political Science | Texarkana, TX | 05/10/2025 | $28,800 |
| Texas A&M University-Texarkana | Adjunct Instructor-Political Science | Texarkana, TX | 05/06/2025 | $28,800 |
| Kern Comunity College District | Political Science Instructor, Adjunct Pool, Inmate Education Program Opportunity | Ione, CA | 03/07/2025 | $137,742 |
| Yuba Community College District | Adjunct Political Science Instructor | Ione, CA | 02/19/2025 | $111,195 |
| Sierra College | Political Science (Adjunct | Rocklin, CA | 01/31/2025 | $121,213 |
| State of Georgia | Adjunct Instructor-Political Science | Atlanta, GA | 01/17/2025 | $24,000 |
| Virginia | Political Science Adjunct Rolling Pool | Richmond, VA | 12/11/2024 | $50,000 |
| Yuba Community College District | Adjunct Political Science Instructor | Ione, OR | 12/08/2024 | $111,195 |
| Cal Lutheran | Adjunct Pool-Political Science Department | Thousand Oaks, CA | 10/24/2024 | $62,610 |
| Yuba Community College District | Adjunct Political Science Instructor | Ione, OR | 10/21/2024 | $111,195 |
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