Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median engineering teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $109,270 per year. Salaries range from $61,550 at the entry level to $210,370+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 40,270 engineering teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 8.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$109,270
per year
Employment
40,270
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$61,550
25th percentile
$81,570
Median
$109,270
75th percentile
$150,860
90th percentile
$210,370
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+8.1%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
4,100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
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Top Paying States
California
$137K
+26%
Illinois
$135K
+24%
Massachusetts
$135K
+23%
Georgia
$131K
+20%
Delaware
$131K
+20%
Michigan
$127K
+16%
New Hampshire
$127K
+16%
Louisiana
$126K
+15%
Connecticut
$124K
+14%
Texas
$123K
+13%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $137,280 | +25.6% |
| Illinois | $135,430 | +23.9% |
| Massachusetts | $134,850 | +23.4% |
| Georgia | $131,260 | +20.1% |
| Delaware | $130,730 | +19.6% |
| Michigan | $127,230 | +16.4% |
| New Hampshire | $127,070 | +16.3% |
| Louisiana | $125,930 | +15.2% |
| Connecticut | $124,350 | +13.8% |
| Texas | $123,280 | +12.8% |
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Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $175,200 | +60.3% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $163,110 | +49.3% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $154,760 | +41.6% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $140,450 | +28.5% |
| Madison, WI | $137,840 | +26.1% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $137,760 | +26.1% |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $137,290 | +25.6% |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $137,090 | +25.5% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $135,480 | +24.0% |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $134,370 | +23.0% |
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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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