Best Paying Industries for Postsecondary Teachers

$81,600
National Median Salary
34
Industries Analyzed

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Rank Industry Annual Median Pay Premium Employment
1 Offices of Physicians $209,580 +156.8% 1,470
2 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $207,890 +154.8% 2,920
3 Scientific Research and Development Services $207,890 +154.8% 2,920
4 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services $205,480 +151.8% 3,140
5 Ambulatory Health Care Services $171,610 +110.3% 1,700
6 Hospitals $126,830 +55.4% 9,100
7 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals $126,830 +55.4% 8,810
8 Insurance Carriers and Related Activities $106,960 +31.1%
9 Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations $99,680 +22.2% 790
10 Management of Companies and Enterprises $97,940 +20.0% 160

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