Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for engineering teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. is $109,270, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $109,270
- Mean annual wage
- $124,520
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 40,270
40,270 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,550 | — |
| 25th percentile | $81,570 | — |
| Median (50th) | $109,270 | — |
| 75th percentile | $150,860 | — |
| 90th percentile | $210,370 | — |
Highest-paying states for engineering teachers, postsecondary
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $137,280 | 2,720 |
| Illinois | $135,430 | 1,040 |
| Massachusetts | $134,850 | 2,610 |
| Georgia | $131,260 | 700 |
| Delaware | $130,730 | 210 |
| Michigan | $127,230 | 2,120 |
| New Hampshire | $127,070 | 170 |
| Louisiana | $125,930 | 300 |
| Connecticut | $124,350 | 640 |
| Texas | $123,280 | 4,080 |
Lowest-paying states
- Pennsylvania: $82,070 median annual wage
- Maine: $88,750 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $95,860 median annual wage
- Florida: $97,340 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $97,700 median annual wage
About this occupation
Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Review manuscripts for professional journals.
- Act as advisers to student organizations.
- Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
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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