Political Science Professors in North Carolina
Is North Carolina a good place for you to work as a Political Science Professor?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Political Science Professors in North Carolina are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Political Science Professors in North Carolina is growing faster than average.
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Political Science Professors in North Carolina earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Political Science Professors Work in North Carolina?
In 2018, there were 440 Political Science Professors working in the state.
There were 510 Political Science Professors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 70 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 210 Political Science Professors working in it, which means North Carolina has more Political Science Professors than average.
Job Projections for North Carolina
Jobs for Political Science Professors in this state are growing at a rate of 10.2% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.4%.
North Carolina Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 40 annual Political Science Professors job openings in North Carolina, and 540 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,900 annual jobs and 23,400 total jobs in 2026.
What do Political Science Professors Make in North Carolina?
In 2018 wages for Political Science Professors ranged from $42,250 to $160,500 with $73,920 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in North Carolina is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top North Carolina Metros for Political Science Professors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Political Science Professors.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC | 140 | $71,690 |
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | 110 | $111,110 |
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 60 | $75,760 |
Greensboro-High Point, NC | 60 | $65,200 |
Top States for Political Science Professors Employment
The table below shows the states where most Political Science Professors work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Texas | 1,910 | $72,480 |
New York | 1,680 | $103,150 |
District of Columbia | 1,160 | $103,850 |
Massachusetts | 1,020 | $102,760 |
California | 860 | $101,410 |
Virginia | 840 | $0 |
New Jersey | 640 | $0 |
Pennsylvania | 540 | $90,030 |
Illinois | 540 | $82,010 |
Ohio | 530 | $82,000 |
Washington | 440 | $74,760 |
North Carolina | 440 | $73,920 |
Florida | 410 | $86,180 |
Michigan | 400 | $90,930 |
Colorado | 320 | $76,480 |
Maryland | 270 | $86,840 |
Oregon | 260 | $75,510 |
Georgia | 260 | $86,720 |
Connecticut | 260 | $77,570 |
Minnesota | 220 | $85,390 |
Below are the states where Political Science Professors get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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District of Columbia | $103,850 |
New York | $103,150 |
Massachusetts | $102,760 |
California | $101,410 |
Rhode Island | $101,100 |
New Hampshire | $93,220 |
Michigan | $90,930 |
Pennsylvania | $90,030 |
Hawaii | $87,360 |
Maryland | $86,840 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By UKWiki at English Wikipedia under License
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