Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for education teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. is $75,350, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $75,350
- Mean annual wage
- $79,350
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 60,830
60,830 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $39,530 | — |
| 25th percentile | $53,770 | — |
| Median (50th) | $75,350 | — |
| 75th percentile | $97,590 | — |
| 90th percentile | $126,860 | — |
Highest-paying states for education teachers, postsecondary
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $111,850 | 3,100 |
| Louisiana | $83,710 | 460 |
| New York | $82,020 | 5,430 |
| District of Columbia | $80,810 | 230 |
| Connecticut | $80,620 | 900 |
| Rhode Island | $80,030 | 190 |
| Massachusetts | $79,980 | 2,050 |
| Michigan | $79,910 | 1,140 |
| Minnesota | $78,950 | 950 |
| Nebraska | $78,950 | 600 |
Lowest-paying states
- New Hampshire: $49,250 median annual wage
- Hawaii: $49,800 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $60,880 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $61,450 median annual wage
- Illinois: $61,560 median annual wage
About this occupation
Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as children's literature, learning and development, and reading instruction.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
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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