Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States

Median annual wage: $85,020 · Median hourly: — · Employment: 11,300

Annual Salary Percentiles

PercentileAnnualHourly
10th$52,070
25th$65,660
Median$85,020
75th$110,710
90th$160,420

Quick Facts

Reading the data

Across the United States, 11,300 area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.

With approximately 11,300 area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary employed, this is a significant occupation in the labor market.

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State

The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.

StateMedian AnnualMedian Hourlyvs NationalEmployment
Alabama $63,090 -25.8% 50
Alaska $81,700 -3.9% 80
Arizona $75,680 -11.0% 240
California $105,220 +23.8% 770
Colorado $79,190 -6.9% 160
Connecticut $99,900 +17.5% 310
District of Columbia $101,700 +19.6% 230
Florida $66,520 -21.8% 120
Georgia $77,630 -8.7% 450
Illinois $90,030 +5.9% 220
Indiana $84,970 -0.1% 260
Kansas $107,120 +26.0% 90
Kentucky $74,690 -12.2% 90
Maine $103,060 +21.2% 50
Maryland $91,330 +7.4% 520
Massachusetts $100,470 +18.2% 610
Michigan $87,840 +3.3% 460
Minnesota $81,580 -4.0% 280
Montana $78,690 -7.4% 90
New Hampshire $125,450 +47.6% 80
New Jersey $97,500 +14.7% 480
New York $101,800 +19.7% 1,520
North Carolina $66,470 -21.8% 590
Ohio $80,060 -5.8% 390
Oklahoma $76,600 -9.9% 50
Oregon $80,310 -5.5% 340
Pennsylvania $96,010 +12.9% 260
Rhode Island $104,460 +22.9% 0
South Carolina $64,500 -24.1% 130
Tennessee $75,060 -11.7% 60
Texas $72,250 -15.0% 830
Utah $82,990 -2.4% 40
Virginia $85,960 +1.1% 300
Washington $81,410 -4.2% 240
West Virginia $71,200 -16.3% 40
Wisconsin $78,770 -7.4% 180
Wyoming $76,170 -10.4% 40

Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary?

The median annual wage for area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary is $85,020 (— per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.

Which state pays area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary the most?

Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

How many area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary are employed in the U.S.?

There are approximately 11,300 area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary employed nationally, per BLS OES.

How much do area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary make per hour?

The median hourly wage is —. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.