Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for business teachers, postsecondarys across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $114,720 ≈ $55/hr
National median salary $99,080
Total employment 82,150 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +5.7%
Faster than average
Annual openings 8,100 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 103,100 → 109,000 (+5,800)
Typical entry education Doctoral or professional degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Alaska$181,700
- District of Columbia$144,980
- California$140,670
- Delaware$139,290
- Louisiana$137,530
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Hawaii$82,710
- South Dakota$83,150
- Mississippi$88,140
- Arkansas$90,100
- Wyoming$90,520
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $181,700 | $168,930 | $87 | +58.4% | 130 |
| 2 | District of Columbia | $144,980 | $128,370 | $70 | +26.4% | 630 |
| 3 | California | $140,670 | $128,470 | $68 | +22.6% | 5,290 |
| 4 | Delaware | $139,290 | $130,370 | $67 | +21.4% | 280 |
| 5 | Louisiana | $137,530 | $129,040 | $66 | +19.9% | 640 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $137,480 | $103,750 | $66 | +19.8% | 1,310 |
| 7 | Utah | $136,750 | $115,870 | $66 | +19.2% | 460 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $132,880 | $103,110 | $64 | +15.8% | 4,190 |
| 9 | Maryland | $131,980 | $126,560 | $63 | +15% | 2,280 |
| 10 | Virginia | $128,850 | $103,860 | $62 | +12.3% | 2,450 |
| 11 | Missouri | $127,260 | $100,310 | $61 | +10.9% | 1,720 |
| 12 | Michigan | $125,880 | $111,190 | $61 | +9.7% | 2,240 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $125,040 | $103,820 | $60 | +9% | 360 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $123,790 | $83,070 | $60 | +7.9% | 580 |
| 15 | New York | $121,940 | $104,490 | $59 | +6.3% | 7,480 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $120,440 | $95,820 | $58 | +5% | 980 |
| 17 | Kansas | $117,120 | $83,310 | $56 | +2.1% | 660 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $117,120 | $104,480 | $56 | +2.1% | 420 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $116,420 | $110,050 | $56 | +1.5% | 250 |
| 20 | Washington | $115,920 | $100,390 | $56 | +1% | 1,190 |
| 21 | Texas | $114,720 | $101,210 | $55 | +0% | 7,710 |
| 22 | Nevada | $112,810 | $98,920 | $54 | -1.7% | 400 |
| 23 | Pennsylvania | $111,930 | $101,760 | $54 | -2.4% | 4,630 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $111,340 | $96,680 | $54 | -2.9% | 1,940 |
| 25 | Nebraska | $110,100 | $88,690 | $53 | -4% | 530 |
| 26 | Tennessee | $109,730 | $85,950 | $53 | -4.3% | 1,260 |
| 27 | Montana | $109,550 | $81,490 | $53 | -4.5% | 170 |
| 28 | Indiana | $108,930 | $86,640 | $52 | -5% | 2,030 |
| 29 | Illinois | $108,900 | $94,770 | $52 | -5.1% | 3,580 |
| 30 | Vermont | $107,730 | $101,170 | $52 | -6.1% | 110 |
| 31 | Oregon | $107,330 | $100,180 | $52 | -6.4% | 940 |
| 32 | Iowa | $107,120 | $83,200 | $52 | -6.6% | 890 |
| 33 | Idaho | $106,830 | $84,190 | $51 | -6.9% | 240 |
| 34 | New Jersey | $104,370 | $85,250 | $50 | -9% | 3,190 |
| 35 | Alabama | $103,170 | $82,170 | $50 | -10.1% | 1,260 |
| 36 | Ohio | $102,290 | $79,770 | $49 | -10.8% | 3,100 |
| 37 | Arizona | $100,890 | $81,600 | $49 | -12.1% | 1,240 |
| 38 | North Carolina | $100,340 | $79,600 | $48 | -12.5% | 2,960 |
| 39 | Maine | $98,850 | $83,250 | $48 | -13.8% | 300 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $96,250 | $80,140 | $46 | -16.1% | 760 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $96,220 | $78,830 | $46 | -16.1% | 1,500 |
| 42 | New Mexico | $96,210 | $83,980 | $46 | -16.1% | 410 |
| 43 | Georgia | $95,630 | $82,820 | $46 | -16.6% | 1,940 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $94,470 | $82,060 | $45 | -17.7% | 770 |
| 45 | Florida | $92,230 | $78,870 | $44 | -19.6% | 2,900 |
| 46 | Colorado | $90,800 | $78,210 | $44 | -20.9% | 2,080 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $90,520 | $69,550 | $44 | -21.1% | 150 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $90,100 | $64,620 | $43 | -21.5% | 450 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $88,140 | $75,680 | $42 | -23.2% | 530 |
| 50 | South Dakota | $83,150 | $72,650 | $40 | -27.5% | 260 |
| 51 | Hawaii | $82,710 | $76,860 | $40 | -27.9% | 390 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 244 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wilmington, NC | $187,380 | $155,190 | 170 |
| 2 | Lawrence, KS | $169,130 | $203,180 | 150 |
| 3 | Anchorage, AK | $168,440 | $165,560 | 50 |
| 4 | Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area | $167,800 | $133,370 | 60 |
| 5 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $160,090 | $166,370 | 830 |
| 6 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $148,500 | $151,650 | 520 |
| 7 | Bloomington, IL | $148,290 | $115,770 | 140 |
| 8 | Northwestern Idaho nonmetropolitan area | $143,810 | $125,890 | 40 |
| 9 | Reno, NV | $142,920 | $130,180 | 110 |
| 10 | Greenville, NC | $140,490 | $120,110 | 180 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing business teachers, postsecondarys (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned | $115,280 | $130,090 | 30,660 |
| 2 | Business Schools and Computer and Management Training | $108,990 | $91,950 | 50 |
| 3 | Business Schools and Computer and Management Training, Privately Owned | $108,990 | $91,950 | 50 |
| 4 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $104,330 | $126,510 | 1,860 |
| 5 | Educational Services, State Government Owned | $103,890 | $122,090 | 35,550 |
| 6 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $103,890 | $122,090 | 35,550 |
| 7 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $102,170 | $120,110 | 67,300 |
| 8 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $101,760 | $118,110 | 46,630 |
| 9 | Educational Services | $99,080 | $114,710 | 82,140 |
| 10 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $99,080 | $114,720 | 82,150 |
| 11 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $99,080 | $114,710 | 82,140 |
| 12 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $96,510 | $110,970 | 34,780 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do business teachers, postsecondary make in the U.S.?
The median business teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $99,080 per year (mean $114,720), and about 80% earn between $47,180 and $209,470.
How much do business teachers, postsecondary make per hour?
Roughly $55 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $114,720 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays business teachers, postsecondary the most?
Alaska has the highest average pay for business teachers, postsecondary at $181,700 per year (median $168,930).
What is the job outlook for business teachers, postsecondary?
Employment is projected to change +5.7% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 8,100 openings per year.
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