Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for postsecondary teachers, all other in the U.S. is $77,640, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $77,640
- Mean annual wage
- $90,630
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 149,840
149,840 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,300 | — |
| 25th percentile | $59,290 | — |
| Median (50th) | $77,640 | — |
| 75th percentile | $106,770 | — |
| 90th percentile | $160,700 | — |
Highest-paying states for postsecondary teachers, all other
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $101,070 | — |
| California | $100,690 | 37,770 |
| Massachusetts | $94,480 | 1,790 |
| New Jersey | $85,260 | 1,040 |
| Oklahoma | $84,550 | 1,720 |
| Minnesota | $84,280 | 2,620 |
| Virginia | $84,060 | 1,580 |
| Colorado | $83,210 | 480 |
| Maryland | $82,850 | 4,840 |
| New Hampshire | $79,980 | 330 |
Lowest-paying states
- Wyoming: $46,710 median annual wage
- Hawaii: $49,730 median annual wage
- Alabama: $51,060 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $52,210 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $54,620 median annual wage
About this occupation
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
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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