Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for education 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 $79,350 ≈ $38/hr
National median salary $75,350
Total employment 60,830 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +2.1%
About as fast as average
Annual openings 5,600 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 74,900 → 76,500 (+1,600)
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
- California$113,870
- Louisiana$106,100
- New York$96,740
- Massachusetts$93,170
- Michigan$89,600
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Georgia$57,190
- New Hampshire$59,890
- Hawaii$60,910
- Oklahoma$62,400
- Mississippi$65,960
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $113,870 | $111,850 | $55 | +43.5% | 3,100 |
| 2 | Louisiana | $106,100 | $83,710 | $51 | +33.7% | 460 |
| 3 | New York | $96,740 | $82,020 | $47 | +21.9% | 5,430 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $93,170 | $79,980 | $45 | +17.4% | 2,050 |
| 5 | Michigan | $89,600 | $79,910 | $43 | +12.9% | 1,140 |
| 6 | Arizona | $89,200 | $78,520 | $43 | +12.4% | 1,590 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $87,940 | $80,810 | $42 | +10.8% | 230 |
| 8 | Nebraska | $87,560 | $78,950 | $42 | +10.3% | 600 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $87,490 | $80,030 | $42 | +10.3% | 190 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $87,230 | $80,620 | $42 | +9.9% | 900 |
| 11 | Oregon | $85,420 | $73,880 | $41 | +7.6% | 1,240 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $82,760 | $78,950 | $40 | +4.3% | 950 |
| 13 | Virginia | $81,190 | $77,060 | $39 | +2.3% | 1,630 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $80,400 | $77,540 | $39 | +1.3% | 230 |
| 15 | Vermont | $80,400 | $78,100 | $39 | +1.3% | 170 |
| 16 | New Jersey | $79,490 | $77,600 | $38 | +0.2% | 2,580 |
| 17 | Maryland | $79,000 | $78,820 | $38 | -0.4% | 870 |
| 18 | Nevada | $78,930 | $74,240 | $38 | -0.5% | 310 |
| 19 | Maine | $78,590 | $77,050 | $38 | -1% | 190 |
| 20 | Washington | $77,330 | $75,170 | $37 | -2.5% | 1,270 |
| 21 | Wisconsin | $76,440 | $74,790 | $37 | -3.7% | 1,540 |
| 22 | Utah | $75,460 | $77,090 | $36 | -4.9% | 330 |
| 23 | Tennessee | $75,410 | $72,390 | $36 | -5% | 950 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $75,280 | $74,910 | $36 | -5.1% | 3,390 |
| 25 | Kansas | $74,660 | $63,010 | $36 | -5.9% | 590 |
| 26 | Wyoming | $74,350 | $66,350 | $36 | -6.3% | 80 |
| 27 | Idaho | $74,240 | $65,720 | $36 | -6.4% | 170 |
| 28 | Texas | $74,180 | $68,280 | $36 | -6.5% | 6,400 |
| 29 | Iowa | $73,730 | $62,090 | $35 | -7.1% | 690 |
| 30 | Indiana | $73,610 | $66,150 | $35 | -7.2% | 1,830 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $73,220 | $70,050 | $35 | -7.7% | 2,130 |
| 32 | Missouri | $72,890 | $65,910 | $35 | -8.1% | 1,140 |
| 33 | South Carolina | $72,570 | $66,690 | $35 | -8.5% | 1,270 |
| 34 | Ohio | $71,590 | $62,400 | $34 | -9.8% | 2,120 |
| 35 | New Mexico | $71,440 | $64,830 | $34 | -10% | 290 |
| 36 | Colorado | $70,720 | $66,870 | $34 | -10.9% | 1,060 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $70,200 | $74,500 | $34 | -11.5% | 250 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $69,320 | $63,270 | $33 | -12.6% | 320 |
| 39 | Alabama | $68,550 | $63,730 | $33 | -13.6% | 840 |
| 40 | Montana | $68,520 | $70,320 | $33 | -13.6% | 130 |
| 41 | South Dakota | $67,350 | $63,350 | $32 | -15.1% | 190 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $67,150 | $61,450 | $32 | -15.4% | 620 |
| 43 | Illinois | $67,070 | $61,560 | $32 | -15.5% | 3,930 |
| 44 | Florida | $66,220 | $63,640 | $32 | -16.5% | 1,290 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $65,960 | $61,860 | $32 | -16.9% | 430 |
| 46 | Oklahoma | $62,400 | $60,880 | $30 | -21.4% | 560 |
| 47 | Hawaii | $60,910 | $49,800 | $29 | -23.2% | 460 |
| 48 | New Hampshire | $59,890 | $49,250 | $29 | -24.5% | 630 |
| 49 | Georgia | $57,190 | $62,510 | $28 | -27.9% | 1,750 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 217 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $129,100 | $122,520 | 160 |
| 2 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $123,910 | $124,070 | 240 |
| 3 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $121,520 | $130,400 | 430 |
| 4 | Wilmington, NC | $106,070 | $94,630 | 100 |
| 5 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $105,730 | $110,600 | 1,330 |
| 6 | Ann Arbor, MI | $105,640 | $113,890 | 180 |
| 7 | Eugene-Springfield, OR | $103,930 | $124,780 | — |
| 8 | Fargo, ND-MN | $103,850 | $98,750 | 80 |
| 9 | Chattanooga, TN-GA | $103,790 | $82,570 | 110 |
| 10 | West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $102,860 | $100,520 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing education teachers, postsecondarys (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $85,320 | $110,650 | 2,200 |
| 2 | Technical and Trade Schools, State Government Owned | $83,240 | $123,810 | 240 |
| 3 | Technical and Trade Schools | $79,180 | $113,580 | 310 |
| 4 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned | $77,770 | $80,800 | 27,490 |
| 5 | Educational Services, Local Government Owned | $77,700 | $93,050 | 6,150 |
| 6 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $77,700 | $93,050 | 6,150 |
| 7 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $77,490 | $82,210 | 35,960 |
| 8 | Educational Services, State Government Owned | $77,240 | $79,970 | 29,800 |
| 9 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $77,240 | $79,970 | 29,800 |
| 10 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $75,850 | $79,570 | 54,160 |
| 11 | Technical and Trade Schools, Privately Owned | $75,470 | $84,510 | — |
| 12 | Educational Services | $75,360 | $79,350 | 60,800 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do education teachers, postsecondary make in the U.S.?
The median education teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $75,350 per year (mean $79,350), and about 80% earn between $39,530 and $126,860.
How much do education teachers, postsecondary make per hour?
Roughly $38 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $79,350 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays education teachers, postsecondary the most?
California has the highest average pay for education teachers, postsecondary at $113,870 per year (median $111,850).
What is the job outlook for education teachers, postsecondary?
Employment is projected to change +2.1% from 2024 to 2034 (About as fast as average), with about 5,600 openings per year.
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