SOC 25-1199 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other — Delaware
Delaware
The median wage for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Delaware is $101,070 per year, well above the national median of $77,640.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Delaware is $101,070 per year, well above the national median of $77,640. The gap of 30.2% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $79,300 and $122,930. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $62,480 and the ninetieth at $131,260.
Delaware ranks number 1st out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 517 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 89th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,480 | −19.5% |
| 25th | $79,300 | +2.1% |
| Median (50th) | $101,070 | +30.2% |
| 75th | $122,930 | +58.3% |
| 90th | $131,260 | +69.1% |
| Mean | $95,930 | +23.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $101,070 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$101,070as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$101,273US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $101,070 a year, 30.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,480 to $131,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 1st of 48 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $101,070, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $77,640, so pay in Delaware is 30.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Delaware earns more than $131,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,480 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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