SOC 25-1063 · May 2025 · United States
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $123,920 per year, measured over 11,560 jobs. The highest state median is in New Hampshire, at $201,610.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 163.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Hampshire pays $201,610 and Arkansas pays $76,610.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $201,610 | 80 | |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $164,410 | 750 | |
| 3 | District of Columbia | $161,860 | 220 | |
| 4 | Connecticut | $155,950 | 300 | |
| 5 | California | $137,360 | 770 | |
| 6 | Arizona | $137,250 | 100 | |
| 7 | Oregon | $136,450 | 180 | |
| 8 | Vermont | $134,850 | 80 | |
| 9 | Maryland | $133,540 | 200 | |
| 10 | Louisiana | $132,670 | 70 |
States with the most Economics Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 1,240 | $127,500 | |
| 2 | California | 770 | $137,360 | |
| 3 | Texas | 770 | $118,530 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 750 | $164,410 | |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | 610 | $117,970 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 490 | $114,200 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 460 | $124,850 | |
| 8 | Virginia | 460 | $128,790 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 410 | $109,880 | |
| 10 | Ohio | 410 | $105,930 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lexington | $220,690 | 30 |
| 2 | College Station | $219,160 | 50 |
| 3 | San Francisco | $203,720 | 50 |
| 4 | Santa Maria | $202,030 | 30 |
| 5 | Riverside | $194,520 | 40 |
| 6 | Ann Arbor | $185,830 | 70 |
| 7 | Boston | $174,910 | 530 |
| 8 | San Jose | $164,050 | 90 |
| 9 | Knoxville | $162,850 | 30 |
| 10 | Washington | $155,060 | 360 |
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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