Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary (2025)
Based on 40,270 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $61,550 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $81,570 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $109,270 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $150,860 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $210,370 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$62K
25th
$82K
Median
$109K
75th
$151K
90th
$210K
Highest Paying States for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| California | $159,690 |
| Delaware | $153,210 |
| Massachusetts | $150,040 |
| Georgia | $144,280 |
| Michigan | $138,990 |
| New Hampshire | $138,880 |
| Illinois | $136,180 |
| Virginia | $131,310 |
| Texas | $128,830 |
| Maryland | $128,320 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $159,690 per year, while Maryland has an average of $128,320 — a difference of $31,370. 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 Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 40,270 workers were employed as Engineering 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 $124,520 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-1032