SOC 25-1032 · May 2025 · United States
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $109,270 per year, measured over 40,270 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $137,280.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 67.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $137,280 and Pennsylvania pays $82,070.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $137,280 | 2,720 | |
| 2 | Illinois | $135,430 | 1,040 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $134,850 | 2,610 | |
| 4 | Georgia | $131,260 | 700 | |
| 5 | Delaware | $130,730 | 210 | |
| 6 | Michigan | $127,230 | 2,120 | |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $127,070 | 170 | |
| 8 | Louisiana | $125,930 | 300 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | $124,350 | 640 | |
| 10 | Texas | $123,280 | 4,080 |
States with the most Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 4,080 | $123,280 | |
| 2 | New York | 3,240 | $106,240 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 2,990 | $82,070 | |
| 4 | California | 2,720 | $137,280 | |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 2,610 | $134,850 | |
| 6 | Michigan | 2,120 | $127,230 | |
| 7 | Indiana | 1,500 | $106,010 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 1,270 | $109,910 | |
| 9 | Ohio | 1,260 | $102,410 | |
| 10 | Colorado | 1,100 | $104,070 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $175,200 | 230 |
| 2 | Riverside | $163,110 | 90 |
| 3 | San Jose | $154,760 | 520 |
| 4 | Ann Arbor | $140,450 | 710 |
| 5 | Madison | $137,840 | 340 |
| 6 | Los Angeles | $137,760 | 1,130 |
| 7 | Raleigh | $137,290 | 510 |
| 8 | Amherst Town | $137,090 | — |
| 9 | Boston | $135,480 | 2,010 |
| 10 | Athens | $134,370 | 60 |
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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