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Political Science Professors in Wisconsin

Considering a career as a Political Science Professor in Wisconsin?

6.9% Jobs Projection
$74,280 Median Salary
20 Job Openings

You’re in luck! Jobs for Political Science Professors in Wisconsin are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

  • Projected employment for Political Science Professors in Wisconsin is growing faster than average.

  • Political Science Professors in Wisconsin earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Political Science Professors Work in Wisconsin?

In Wisconsin, there were 210 people working as Political Science Professors in the year 2018.

There were 210 Political Science Professors employed in this state in 2017.

The amount of jobs between 2017 and 2018 is holding steady.

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The amount of Political Science Professors working in the state is similar to the average state.

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Job Projections for Wisconsin

Jobs for Political Science Professors in this state are growing at a rate of 6.9% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 10.4%.

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Wisconsin Annual Job Openings

The BLS is projecting 20 annual Political Science Professors job openings in Wisconsin, and 310 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 Wisconsin?

In 2018 wages for Political Science Professors ranged from $47,710 to $163,350 with $74,280 being the median annual salary.

The median salary in Wisconsin is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Wisconsin 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
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI 350 $84,530
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI 110 $91,130
Madison, WI 60 $117,900
Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI 50 $85,320

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
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
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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