Of the 500 political science professionals employed in Florida, 60 work in Saint Petersburg. The number of political science professionals in Saint Petersburg has shrunk by 33% from 2006 to 2010. Overall employment in Saint Petersburg has increased.

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In Saint Petersburg, salaries for political science professionals have increased. Saint Petersburg political science professionals made $96,280 per year, on average, in 2010. The average salary for political science professionals in Saint Petersburg was $58,810 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of political science professionals in Saint Petersburg is faster than the salary trend for all careers in the city.

Political science professionals in Saint Petersburg make a median yearly salary of $92,890. The 10% of political science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $63,480 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately 122% higher salaries.

On average political science professional salaries in Saint Petersburg are higher than salaries earned by their professional counterparts in related professions.

There is only one accredited political science school in the city. Many of Saint Petersburg's political science professionals are graduates of this school.

There is one degree and certificate program in political science offered by Saint Petersburg's political science school.

Approximately 15 students graduated from political science courses in 2010.