Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Occupation

$119,980
National Median Salary
—
Median Hourly Wage
12,420
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$57,550
$80,850
$119,980
$166,600
$217,160

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+32.0%
10 Year Change
$90,870
2014 Median
$119,980
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Industry Annual Median Employment
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools $128,130 4,850
Educational Services $127,860 4,880
Junior Colleges $68,910 —

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Top Paying States for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

State Annual Median Employment
New Hampshire $154,840 90
Connecticut $136,630 310
Massachusetts $135,070 760
District of Columbia $134,620 180
New York $134,480 1,360

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