Philosopher Career

*A job as a Philosopher falls under the broader career category of Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary : Teach courses in philosophy, religion, and theology. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.


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Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondar Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$88,210

Median Hourly Wage

$42.41*

Total Employed Nationally

20,840


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2025 wage data and 2024-2034 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2024-2034). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.