SOC 25-1199 · May 2025 · United States
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other across the United States is $77,640 per year, measured over 149,840 jobs. The highest state median is in Delaware, at $101,070.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Pay for this occupation varies by 116.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Delaware pays $101,070 and Wyoming pays $46,710.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Delaware | $101,070 | — | |
| 2 | California | $100,690 | 37,770 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $94,480 | 1,790 | |
| 4 | New Jersey | $85,260 | 1,040 | |
| 5 | Oklahoma | $84,550 | 1,720 | |
| 6 | Minnesota | $84,280 | 2,620 | |
| 7 | Virginia | $84,060 | 1,580 | |
| 8 | Colorado | $83,210 | 480 | |
| 9 | Maryland | $82,850 | 4,840 | |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $79,980 | 330 |
States with the most Postsecondary Teachers, All Other jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 37,770 | $100,690 | |
| 2 | Florida | 14,730 | $62,670 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 12,100 | $65,400 | |
| 4 | Louisiana | 6,870 | $78,810 | |
| 5 | Ohio | 5,670 | $75,680 | |
| 6 | Georgia | 5,480 | $64,650 | |
| 7 | Maryland | 4,840 | $82,850 | |
| 8 | Texas | 4,600 | $64,110 | |
| 9 | Kentucky | 4,120 | $67,690 | |
| 10 | Oregon | 3,840 | $72,440 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento | $135,060 | 2,070 |
| 2 | Santa Fe | $115,000 | — |
| 3 | Shreveport | $113,550 | 670 |
| 4 | Los Angeles | $105,640 | 14,070 |
| 5 | Modesto | $104,890 | 190 |
| 6 | Madison | $104,760 | 190 |
| 7 | Waterloo | $103,680 | 250 |
| 8 | Boston | $103,340 | 1,120 |
| 9 | San Diego | $101,820 | 3,480 |
| 10 | Riverside | $100,550 | 2,370 |
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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