SOC 25-1081 · May 2025 · United States
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Education Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $75,350 per year, measured over 60,830 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $111,850.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 127.1% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $111,850 and New Hampshire pays $49,250.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $111,850 | 3,100 | |
| 2 | Louisiana | $83,710 | 460 | |
| 3 | New York | $82,020 | 5,430 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $80,810 | 230 | |
| 5 | Connecticut | $80,620 | 900 | |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $80,030 | 190 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $79,980 | 2,050 | |
| 8 | Michigan | $79,910 | 1,140 | |
| 9 | Minnesota | $78,950 | 950 | |
| 10 | Nebraska | $78,950 | 600 |
States with the most Education Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 6,400 | $68,280 | |
| 2 | New York | 5,430 | $82,020 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 3,930 | $61,560 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 3,390 | $74,910 | |
| 5 | California | 3,100 | $111,850 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | 2,580 | $77,600 | |
| 7 | North Carolina | 2,130 | $70,050 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 2,120 | $62,400 | |
| 9 | Massachusetts | 2,050 | $79,980 | |
| 10 | Indiana | 1,830 | $66,150 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego | $129,100 | 160 |
| 2 | Riverside | $123,910 | 240 |
| 3 | San Jose | $121,520 | 430 |
| 4 | Wilmington | $106,070 | 100 |
| 5 | Los Angeles | $105,730 | 1,330 |
| 6 | Ann Arbor | $105,640 | 180 |
| 7 | Eugene | $103,930 | — |
| 8 | Fargo | $103,850 | 80 |
| 9 | Chattanooga | $103,790 | 110 |
| 10 | College Station | $96,960 | 220 |
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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