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.
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other pay by experience level
Entry level$46,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$61,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$80,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$110,500
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$166,500
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
+1.8%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
13,500
projected openings per year
Growing slower than average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary by industry
Educational Services
147,360 workers
$93,500
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
99,890 workers
$90,500
Educational Services, State Government Owned
60,100 workers
$91,000
Educational Services, Privately Owned
54,480 workers
$87,500
Junior Colleges
44,260 workers
$101,500
Educational Services, Local Government Owned
32,780 workers
$108,500
Technical and Trade Schools
2,190 workers
$68,500
Hospitals
1,020 workers
$128,000
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
1,020 workers
$128,000
Hospitals, State Government Owned
950 workers
$131,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other pays 6% 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
How much does a Postsecondary Teachers, All Other make?
The average base salary for a Postsecondary Teachers, All Other in the United States is $94,000 per year, or about $45.19 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $61,500 and $110,500 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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