Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States

Median annual wage: $123,920 · Median hourly: — · Employment: 11,560

Annual Salary Percentiles

PercentileAnnualHourly
10th$64,060
25th$86,840
Median$123,920
75th$168,770
90th$224,200

Quick Facts

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Across the United States, 11,560 economics teachers, postsecondary are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.

Economics 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 $101,250 -18.3% 90
Arizona $137,250 +10.8% 100
Arkansas $76,610 -38.2% 40
California $137,360 +10.8% 770
Colorado $98,870 -20.2% 270
Connecticut $155,950 +25.8% 300
District of Columbia $161,860 +30.6% 220
Florida $91,140 -26.5% 150
Georgia $117,600 -5.1% 370
Illinois $124,850 +0.8% 460
Indiana $105,390 -15.0% 150
Iowa $85,090 -31.3% 80
Kansas $103,490 -16.5% 130
Kentucky $106,250 -14.3% 120
Louisiana $132,670 +7.1% 70
Maine $125,960 +1.6% 70
Maryland $133,540 +7.8% 200
Massachusetts $164,410 +32.7% 750
Michigan $129,400 +4.4% 350
Minnesota $108,460 -12.5% 250
Mississippi $88,290 -28.8% 70
Missouri $116,530 -6.0% 150
Nebraska $130,980 +5.7% 90
New Hampshire $201,610 +62.7% 80
New Jersey $109,880 -11.3% 410
New Mexico $110,020 -11.2% 60
New York $127,500 +2.9% 1,240
North Carolina $114,200 -7.8% 490
Ohio $105,930 -14.5% 410
Oklahoma $107,260 -13.4% 110
Oregon $136,450 +10.1% 180
Pennsylvania $117,970 -4.8% 610
South Carolina $109,060 -12.0% 110
South Dakota $85,700 -30.8% 40
Tennessee $104,560 -15.6% 250
Texas $118,530 -4.3% 770
Utah $128,370 +3.6% 150
Vermont $134,850 +8.8% 80
Virginia $128,790 +3.9% 460
Washington $96,500 -22.1% 190
West Virginia $91,170 -26.4% 40
Wisconsin $99,970 -19.3% 310

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 economics teachers, postsecondary?

The median annual wage for economics teachers, postsecondary is $123,920 (— per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.

Which state pays economics 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 economics teachers, postsecondary are employed in the U.S.?

There are approximately 11,560 economics teachers, postsecondary employed nationally, per BLS OES.

How much do economics teachers, postsecondary make per hour?

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