Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing, and operations management.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional organizations and conferences.
Top skills:SpeakingInstructingWritingReading ComprehensionLearning StrategiesActive Listening
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Business Teachers, Postsecondary pay by experience level
Entry level$49,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$66,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$102,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$146,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$217,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+5.7%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
8,100
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary by industry
Educational Services
82,140 workers
$118,500
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
67,300 workers
$124,500
Educational Services, State Government Owned
35,550 workers
$126,500
Educational Services, Privately Owned
35,510 workers
$114,000
Junior Colleges
14,520 workers
$93,500
Educational Services, Local Government Owned
11,080 workers
$109,000
Technical and Trade Schools
220 workers
$75,000
Business Schools and Computer and Management Training
50 workers
$95,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Business Teachers, Postsecondary pays 34% above the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).
Similar-paying roles in Educational Instruction and Library
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Business Teachers, Postsecondary make?
The average base salary for a Business Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States is $118,500 per year, or about $56.97 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $66,500 and $146,500 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?
The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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