Economics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median $123,920 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$123,920
$59.58 per hour
Range
$64,060 – $224,200
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
11,560
across the U.S.
▲3.3%
Pay trend: The median for economics teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. rose from $119,980 (May 2024) to $123,920 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 0.9%.
What economics teachers, postsecondary do
Teach courses in economics.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.4% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 1,000
Employment of economics teachers, postsecondary is projected to grow 2.4% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,000 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.
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$95,965
per year · effective tax rate 22.6%
$7,997Monthly
$3,999Twice a month
$3,691Every 2 weeks
$46.14Hourly
- Federal income tax$18,475
- Social Security (6.2%)$7,683
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,797
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$95,965
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $64,060 | $30.80 | $53,652 |
| 25th percentile | $86,840 | $41.75 | $69,922 |
| Median (50th) | $123,920 | $59.58 | $95,965 |
| 75th percentile | $168,770 | $81.14 | $126,620 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $224,200 | $107.79 | $166,244 |
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $201,610 | +30.2% | $150,113 | $126,290 – $239,200+ | 80 |
| Massachusetts | $164,410 | +21.7% | $115,640 | $84,380 – $239,200+ | 750 |
| District of Columbia | $161,860 | +20.2% | $111,108 | $94,510 – $217,850 | 220 |
| Connecticut | $155,950 | +14.1% | $110,651 | $70,380 – $239,200+ | 300 |
| California | $137,360 | +3.1% | $94,821 | $79,050 – $239,200+ | 770 |
| Arizona | $137,250 | +4.2% | $101,854 | $87,100 – $239,200+ | 100 |
| Oregon | $136,450 | +31.8% | $93,322 | $74,790 – $204,780 | 180 |
| Vermont | $134,850 | +26.0% | $96,974 | $74,240 – $172,320 | 80 |
| Maryland | $133,540 | +4.2% | $96,489 | $79,090 – $239,200+ | 200 |
| Louisiana | $132,670 | — | $98,352 | $72,890 – $211,430 | 70 |
| Nebraska | $130,980 | — | $95,711 | $63,360 – $210,440 | 90 |
| Michigan | $129,400 | +4.5% | $94,462 | $61,470 – $239,200+ | 350 |
| Virginia | $128,790 | +1.1% | $92,703 | $57,540 – $229,470 | 460 |
| Utah | $128,370 | +25.1% | $94,196 | $43,370 – $171,180 | 150 |
| New York | $127,500 | −5.2% | $91,930 | $73,450 – $233,490 | 1,240 |
| Maine | $125,960 | +6.6% | $89,849 | $59,820 – $172,930 | 70 |
| Illinois | $124,850 | −0.3% | $90,566 | $59,090 – $202,490 | 460 |
| Texas | $118,530 | −2.5% | $92,216 | $58,920 – $221,670 | 770 |
| Pennsylvania | $117,970 | −1.7% | $88,200 | $67,320 – $202,670 | 610 |
| Georgia | $117,600 | +9.2% | $86,081 | $42,810 – $209,260 | 370 |
| Missouri | $116,530 | — | $86,269 | $61,760 – $239,200+ | 150 |
| North Carolina | $114,200 | +3.9% | $85,122 | $53,890 – $219,260 | 490 |
| New Mexico | $110,020 | +4.2% | $82,169 | $81,580 – $132,270 | 60 |
| New Jersey | $109,880 | −13.5% | $81,321 | $32,220 – $222,400 | 410 |
| South Carolina | $109,060 | +7.9% | $80,167 | $70,860 – $162,800 | 110 |
| Minnesota | $108,460 | +4.4% | $79,280 | $73,120 – $218,670 | 250 |
| Oklahoma | $107,260 | +4.2% | $80,006 | $53,430 – $171,610 | 110 |
| Kentucky | $106,250 | −1.4% | $79,976 | $37,900 – $234,300 | 120 |
| Ohio | $105,930 | +9.4% | $81,221 | $61,040 – $166,450 | 410 |
| Indiana | $105,390 | +2.5% | $79,892 | $61,910 – $234,330 | 150 |
| Tennessee | $104,560 | −0.2% | $82,388 | $58,850 – $172,430 | 250 |
| Kansas | $103,490 | +4.2% | $76,660 | $80,190 – $210,210 | 130 |
| Alabama | $101,250 | −12.9% | $75,262 | $61,260 – $145,900 | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $99,970 | −3.6% | $75,241 | $71,500 – $222,110 | 310 |
| Colorado | $98,870 | +0.8% | $74,743 | $58,710 – $166,470 | 270 |
| Washington | $96,500 | +12.7% | $76,718 | $61,810 – $170,710 | 190 |
| West Virginia | $91,170 | +5.7% | $69,509 | $58,380 – $129,960 | 40 |
| Florida | $91,140 | +61.1% | $72,947 | $52,500 – $129,930 | 150 |
| Mississippi | $88,290 | −7.5% | $68,142 | $59,150 – $101,560 | 70 |
| South Dakota | $85,700 | — | $69,120 | $52,690 – $126,780 | 40 |
| Iowa | $85,090 | −21.4% | $66,109 | $63,790 – $136,300 | 80 |
| Arkansas | $76,610 | −23.5% | $59,950 | $69,870 – $130,370 | 40 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,590 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,020 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | $84,290 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,340 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.0% |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | $72,990 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.6% |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $128,500 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $109,270 | Doctoral or professional degree | +7.8% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a economics teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median salary for economics teachers, postsecondary is $123,920 a year ($59.58 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,060 and the top 10% earn over $224,200. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays economics teachers, postsecondary the most?
New Hampshire has the highest median pay at $201,610.
How many economics teachers, postsecondary are there in the U.S.?
About 11,560 people work as economics teachers, postsecondary nationwide.