Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for business teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. is $99,080, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $99,080
- Mean annual wage
- $114,720
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 82,150
82,150 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,180 | — |
| 25th percentile | $64,150 | — |
| Median (50th) | $99,080 | — |
| 75th percentile | $141,710 | — |
| 90th percentile | $209,470 | — |
Highest-paying states for business teachers, postsecondary
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $168,930 | 130 |
| Delaware | $130,370 | 280 |
| Louisiana | $129,040 | 640 |
| California | $128,470 | 5,290 |
| District of Columbia | $128,370 | 630 |
| Maryland | $126,560 | 2,280 |
| Utah | $115,870 | 460 |
| Michigan | $111,190 | 2,240 |
| North Dakota | $110,050 | 250 |
| New York | $104,490 | 7,480 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $64,620 median annual wage
- Wyoming: $69,550 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $72,650 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $75,680 median annual wage
- Hawaii: $76,860 median annual wage
About this occupation
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and career issues.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- Develop and maintain course Web sites.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing, and operations management.
- Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 2.0% |
| Associate's degree | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.1% |
| Master's degree | 30.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 48.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,780
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,040
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,370
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41,670
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,140
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,800
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,120
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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