Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median education teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $75,350 per year. Salaries range from $39,530 at the entry level to $126,860+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 60,830 education 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
$75,350
per year
Employment
60,830
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$39,530
25th percentile
$53,770
Median
$75,350
75th percentile
$97,590
90th percentile
$126,860
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.1%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
5,600
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
+ Less than 5 years experience
Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
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Top Paying States
California
$112K
+48%
Louisiana
$84K
+11%
New York
$82K
+9%
District of Columbia
$81K
+7%
Connecticut
$81K
+7%
Rhode Island
$80K
+6%
Massachusetts
$80K
+6%
Michigan
$80K
+6%
Minnesota
$79K
+5%
Nebraska
$79K
+5%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $111,850 | +48.4% |
| Louisiana | $83,710 | +11.1% |
| New York | $82,020 | +8.9% |
| District of Columbia | $80,810 | +7.2% |
| Connecticut | $80,620 | +7.0% |
| Rhode Island | $80,030 | +6.2% |
| Massachusetts | $79,980 | +6.1% |
| Michigan | $79,910 | +6.1% |
| Minnesota | $78,950 | +4.8% |
| Nebraska | $78,950 | +4.8% |
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Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $129,100 | +71.3% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $123,910 | +64.4% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $121,520 | +61.3% |
| Wilmington, NC | $106,070 | +40.8% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $105,730 | +40.3% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $105,640 | +40.2% |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $103,930 | +37.9% |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $103,850 | +37.8% |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $103,790 | +37.7% |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $96,960 | +28.7% |
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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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