Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $85,020 per year. Salaries range from $52,070 at the entry level to $160,420+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 11,300 area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.4% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$85,020
per year
Employment
11,300
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$52,070
25th percentile
$65,660
Median
$85,020
75th percentile
$110,710
90th percentile
$160,420
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.4%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
1,100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
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$63K$125K■ No data
Top Paying States
New Hampshire
$125K
+48%
Kansas
$107K
+26%
California
$105K
+24%
Rhode Island
$104K
+23%
Maine
$103K
+21%
New York
$102K
+20%
District of Columbia
$102K
+20%
Massachusetts
$100K
+18%
Connecticut
$100K
+18%
New Jersey
$98K
+15%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $125,450 | +47.6% |
| Kansas | $107,120 | +26.0% |
| California | $105,220 | +23.8% |
| Rhode Island | $104,460 | +22.9% |
| Maine | $103,060 | +21.2% |
| New York | $101,800 | +19.7% |
| District of Columbia | $101,700 | +19.6% |
| Massachusetts | $100,470 | +18.2% |
| Connecticut | $99,900 | +17.5% |
| New Jersey | $97,500 | +14.7% |
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Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $145,530 | +71.2% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $129,270 | +52.0% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $125,890 | +48.1% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $118,970 | +39.9% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $106,140 | +24.8% |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $105,290 | +23.8% |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $104,460 | +22.9% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $104,410 | +22.8% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $103,700 | +22.0% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $102,030 | +20.0% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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