Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Business Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median $99,080 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$99,080
$47.63 per hour
Range
$47,180 – $209,470
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
82,150
across the U.S.
▲1.9%
Pay trend: The median for business teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. rose from $97,270 (May 2024) to $99,080 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 0.5%.
What business teachers, postsecondary do
Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +5.9% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 7,600
Employment of business teachers, postsecondary is projected to grow 5.9% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 7,600 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$78,533
per year · effective tax rate 20.7%
$6,544Monthly
$3,272Twice a month
$3,020Every 2 weeks
$37.76Hourly
- Federal income tax$12,968
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,143
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,437
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$78,533
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,180 | $22.68 | $40,089 |
| 25th percentile | $64,150 | $30.84 | $53,725 |
| Median (50th) | $99,080 | $47.63 | $78,533 |
| 75th percentile | $141,710 | $68.13 | $108,125 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $209,470 | $100.71 | $155,902 |
Best cities for business teachers, postsecondary (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $103,110 | $76,432 | $70,597 | 3,250 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $104,770 | $77,395 | $68,757 | 6,840 |
| 3 | Chicago, IL | $93,670 | $70,235 | $67,798 | 2,450 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $104,770
- Boston, MA — $103,110
- Chicago, IL — $93,670
Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $168,930 | +18.8% | $126,730 | $63,170 – $239,200+ | 130 |
| Delaware | $130,370 | +61.3% | $93,110 | $54,830 – $207,780 | 280 |
| Louisiana | $129,040 | +27.0% | $95,980 | $58,030 – $218,880 | 640 |
| California | $128,470 | +2.5% | $89,687 | $60,910 – $239,200+ | 5,290 |
| District of Columbia | $128,370 | −2.8% | $91,064 | $62,930 – $239,200+ | 630 |
| Maryland | $126,560 | +23.1% | $92,072 | $62,460 – $205,950 | 2,280 |
| Utah | $115,870 | −7.0% | $86,096 | $68,250 – $236,200 | 460 |
| Michigan | $111,190 | +10.4% | $82,577 | $43,360 – $229,160 | 2,240 |
| North Dakota | $110,050 | +1.2% | $85,363 | $58,730 – $203,170 | 250 |
| New York | $104,490 | −3.9% | $77,214 | $50,420 – $206,360 | 7,480 |
| West Virginia | $104,480 | +25.4% | $78,231 | $56,670 – $206,080 | 420 |
| Virginia | $103,860 | +0.6% | $76,738 | $47,680 – $234,460 | 2,450 |
| Rhode Island | $103,820 | +3.4% | $78,538 | $66,110 – $203,360 | 360 |
| Connecticut | $103,750 | −0.1% | $77,687 | $59,750 – $239,200+ | 1,310 |
| Massachusetts | $103,110 | +3.5% | $76,432 | $59,760 – $238,900 | 4,190 |
| Pennsylvania | $101,760 | +9.7% | $77,294 | $46,820 – $178,670 | 4,630 |
| Texas | $101,210 | +1.7% | $80,031 | $40,550 – $212,160 | 7,710 |
| Vermont | $101,170 | +4.0% | $75,786 | $55,200 – $172,180 | 110 |
| Washington | $100,390 | +18.5% | $79,454 | $55,420 – $209,090 | 1,190 |
| Missouri | $100,310 | +15.9% | $75,621 | $49,640 – $239,200+ | 1,720 |
| Oregon | $100,180 | +19.0% | $71,371 | $52,100 – $171,370 | 940 |
| Nevada | $98,920 | +0.3% | $78,420 | $47,690 – $176,170 | 400 |
| Wisconsin | $96,680 | −2.0% | $73,101 | $57,080 – $173,020 | 1,940 |
| Minnesota | $95,820 | +14.9% | $71,247 | $63,170 – $214,490 | 980 |
| Illinois | $94,770 | +14.9% | $70,954 | $37,590 – $215,800 | 3,580 |
| Nebraska | $88,690 | +4.2% | $68,068 | $52,190 – $205,000 | 530 |
| Indiana | $86,640 | +4.5% | $67,255 | $48,720 – $181,340 | 2,030 |
| Tennessee | $85,950 | −13.4% | $69,296 | $53,780 – $169,710 | 1,260 |
| New Jersey | $85,250 | −19.0% | $65,563 | $32,220 – $179,290 | 3,190 |
| Idaho | $84,190 | +10.8% | $64,704 | $48,320 – $174,920 | 240 |
| New Mexico | $83,980 | +4.2% | $65,126 | $42,680 – $173,650 | 410 |
| Kansas | $83,310 | −3.7% | $63,590 | $48,140 – $238,150 | 660 |
| Maine | $83,250 | +8.5% | $62,940 | $51,250 – $169,920 | 300 |
| Iowa | $83,200 | +2.3% | $64,851 | $49,750 – $207,890 | 890 |
| New Hampshire | $83,070 | −18.4% | $67,270 | $47,680 – $239,200+ | 580 |
| Georgia | $82,820 | +3.7% | $63,418 | $15,080 – $167,390 | 1,940 |
| Alabama | $82,170 | +1.4% | $62,793 | $48,310 – $171,420 | 1,260 |
| Oklahoma | $82,060 | +0.5% | $63,412 | $38,340 – $172,690 | 770 |
| Arizona | $81,600 | −9.0% | $64,404 | $63,470 – $157,770 | 1,240 |
| Montana | $81,490 | +1.1% | $62,915 | $50,890 – $199,660 | 170 |
| Kentucky | $80,140 | +1.0% | $62,521 | $39,430 – $175,390 | 760 |
| Ohio | $79,770 | +4.0% | $63,537 | $36,550 – $210,020 | 3,100 |
| North Carolina | $79,600 | +0.9% | $62,161 | $42,480 – $173,320 | 2,960 |
| Florida | $78,870 | +4.7% | $64,315 | $50,580 – $156,480 | 2,900 |
| South Carolina | $78,830 | −0.3% | $60,714 | $38,780 – $172,580 | 1,500 |
| Colorado | $78,210 | +6.1% | $61,118 | $37,830 – $166,020 | 2,080 |
| Hawaii | $76,860 | +16.8% | $58,590 | $39,710 – $139,370 | 390 |
| Mississippi | $75,680 | −0.5% | $59,776 | $34,450 – $159,370 | 530 |
| South Dakota | $72,650 | +0.8% | $59,939 | $51,260 – $139,230 | 260 |
| Wyoming | $69,550 | −6.3% | $57,758 | $47,380 – $167,800 | 150 |
| Arkansas | $64,620 | +2.3% | $51,795 | $35,500 – $167,190 | 450 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,700 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.9% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,650 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,070 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,590 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,980 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,870 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,420 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $94,980 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a business teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median salary for business teachers, postsecondary is $99,080 a year ($47.63 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $47,180 and the top 10% earn over $209,470. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays business teachers, postsecondary the most?
Alaska has the highest median pay at $168,930. After taxes and local prices, Boston, MA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many business teachers, postsecondary are there in the U.S.?
About 82,150 people work as business teachers, postsecondary nationwide.