Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for economics teachers, postsecondary in the United States was $123,920 (— per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,060 | — |
| 25th | $86,840 | — |
| Median | $123,920 | — |
| 75th | $168,770 | — |
| 90th | $224,200 | — |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 25-1063
- Total U.S. employment: 11,560
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
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.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 survey, May 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 2025.
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.