Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median economics teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $123,920 per year. Salaries range from $64,060 at the entry level to $224,200+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 11,560 economics teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$123,920
per year
Employment
11,560
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$64,060
25th percentile
$86,840
Median
$123,920
75th percentile
$168,770
90th percentile
$224,200
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.1%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
1,200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
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$77K$202K■ No data
Top Paying States
New Hampshire
$202K
+63%
Massachusetts
$164K
+33%
District of Columbia
$162K
+31%
Connecticut
$156K
+26%
California
$137K
+11%
Arizona
$137K
+11%
Oregon
$136K
+10%
Vermont
$135K
+9%
Maryland
$134K
+8%
Louisiana
$133K
+7%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $201,610 | +62.7% |
| Massachusetts | $164,410 | +32.7% |
| District of Columbia | $161,860 | +30.6% |
| Connecticut | $155,950 | +25.8% |
| California | $137,360 | +10.8% |
| Arizona | $137,250 | +10.8% |
| Oregon | $136,450 | +10.1% |
| Vermont | $134,850 | +8.8% |
| Maryland | $133,540 | +7.8% |
| Louisiana | $132,670 | +7.1% |
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Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $220,690 | +78.1% |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $219,160 | +76.9% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $203,720 | +64.4% |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $202,030 | +63.0% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $194,520 | +57.0% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $185,830 | +50.0% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $174,910 | +41.1% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $164,050 | +32.4% |
| Knoxville, TN | $162,850 | +31.4% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $155,060 | +25.1% |
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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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