Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary (2025)
Based on 60,830 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $39,530 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $53,770 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $75,350 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $97,590 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $126,860 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$40K
25th
$54K
Median
$75K
75th
$98K
90th
$127K
Highest Paying States for Education Teachers, Postsecondary
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| California | $113,870 |
| Louisiana | $106,100 |
| New York | $96,740 |
| Massachusetts | $93,170 |
| Michigan | $89,600 |
| Arizona | $89,200 |
| District of Columbia | $87,940 |
| Nebraska | $87,560 |
| Rhode Island | $87,490 |
| Connecticut | $87,230 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $113,870 per year, while Connecticut has an average of $87,230 — a difference of $26,640. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Education Teachers, Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 60,830 workers were employed as Education Teachers, Postsecondarys in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $79,350 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-1081