SOC 25-1011 · May 2025 · United States
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $99,080 per year, measured over 82,150 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $168,930.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to grow faster than average
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- +5.7%
- Openings per year
- 8,100
- Typical entry-level education
- Doctoral or professional degree
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Where the pay is highest for Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 161.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $168,930 and Arkansas pays $64,620.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $168,930 | 130 | |
| 2 | Delaware | $130,370 | 280 | |
| 3 | Louisiana | $129,040 | 640 | |
| 4 | California | $128,470 | 5,290 | |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $128,370 | 630 | |
| 6 | Maryland | $126,560 | 2,280 | |
| 7 | Utah | $115,870 | 460 | |
| 8 | Michigan | $111,190 | 2,240 | |
| 9 | North Dakota | $110,050 | 250 | |
| 10 | New York | $104,490 | 7,480 |
States with the most Business Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 7,710 | $101,210 | |
| 2 | New York | 7,480 | $104,490 | |
| 3 | California | 5,290 | $128,470 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 4,630 | $101,760 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 4,190 | $103,110 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 3,580 | $94,770 | |
| 7 | New Jersey | 3,190 | $85,250 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 3,100 | $79,770 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 2,960 | $79,600 | |
| 10 | Florida | 2,900 | $78,870 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmington | $187,380 | 170 |
| 2 | Lawrence | $169,130 | 150 |
| 3 | Anchorage | $168,440 | 50 |
| 4 | San Jose | $160,090 | 830 |
| 5 | Riverside | $148,500 | 520 |
| 6 | Bloomington | $148,290 | 140 |
| 7 | Reno | $142,920 | 110 |
| 8 | Greenville | $140,490 | 180 |
| 9 | Binghamton | $139,510 | 90 |
| 10 | Lansing | $139,380 | 240 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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