Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median $109,270 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$109,270
$52.53 per hour
Range
$61,550 – $210,370
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
40,270
across the U.S.
▲3.0%
Pay trend: The median for engineering teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. rose from $106,120 (May 2024) to $109,270 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 0.6%.
What engineering teachers, postsecondary do
Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +7.8% (faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 3,900
Employment of engineering teachers, postsecondary is projected to grow 7.8% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 3,900 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.
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$85,701
per year · effective tax rate 21.6%
$7,142Monthly
$3,571Twice a month
$3,296Every 2 weeks
$41.20Hourly
- Federal income tax$15,209
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,775
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,584
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$85,701
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $61,550 | $29.59 | $51,635 |
| 25th percentile | $81,570 | $39.22 | $66,214 |
| Median (50th) | $109,270 | $52.53 | $85,701 |
| 75th percentile | $150,860 | $72.53 | $114,379 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $210,370 | $101.14 | $156,565 |
Best cities for engineering teachers, postsecondary (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $123,210 | $89,251 | $79,290 | 2,600 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- New York, NY — $123,210
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $137,280 | +6.3% | $94,775 | $80,660 – $239,200+ | 2,720 |
| Illinois | $135,430 | +5.3% | $97,273 | $64,070 – $222,540 | 1,040 |
| Massachusetts | $134,850 | +31.1% | $96,913 | $80,700 – $239,200+ | 2,610 |
| Georgia | $131,260 | +3.9% | $94,793 | $100,480 – $216,760 | 700 |
| Delaware | $130,730 | +24.7% | $93,333 | $76,790 – $239,200+ | 210 |
| Michigan | $127,230 | +0.9% | $93,071 | $66,580 – $225,890 | 2,120 |
| New Hampshire | $127,070 | +21.8% | $98,118 | $77,540 – $214,560 | 170 |
| Louisiana | $125,930 | +1.3% | $93,948 | $76,040 – $165,090 | 300 |
| Connecticut | $124,350 | +41.4% | $90,948 | $64,460 – $206,360 | 640 |
| Texas | $123,280 | −1.6% | $95,528 | $62,130 – $215,640 | 4,080 |
| Virginia | $121,880 | −4.0% | $88,377 | $62,910 – $224,190 | 1,070 |
| Washington | $119,960 | +9.8% | $93,222 | $67,170 – $211,220 | 820 |
| Maryland | $117,200 | −2.9% | $86,050 | $66,820 – $216,050 | 690 |
| Kansas | $115,160 | −11.2% | $84,219 | $67,400 – $177,510 | 280 |
| Wisconsin | $112,830 | +6.7% | $83,606 | $67,630 – $178,610 | 720 |
| Idaho | $112,240 | +4.2% | $82,950 | $63,700 – $132,070 | 180 |
| Kentucky | $110,810 | +7.6% | $83,024 | $64,550 – $219,540 | 340 |
| New Jersey | $109,910 | +5.6% | $81,340 | $38,700 – $209,830 | 1,270 |
| North Dakota | $109,710 | +4.2% | $85,131 | $72,170 – $156,360 | 220 |
| Alaska | $109,600 | +3.3% | $85,934 | $71,170 – $167,740 | 40 |
| Arizona | $108,540 | +2.7% | $82,683 | $72,300 – $159,690 | 370 |
| Minnesota | $108,390 | +4.1% | $79,235 | $63,800 – $163,240 | 560 |
| Nevada | $107,890 | +4.2% | $84,731 | $50,640 – $171,240 | 290 |
| Oregon | $106,840 | +3.9% | $75,473 | $66,900 – $165,030 | 610 |
| New York | $106,240 | −13.5% | $78,342 | $61,140 – $213,570 | 3,240 |
| Indiana | $106,010 | +2.5% | $80,310 | $66,800 – $178,570 | 1,500 |
| New Mexico | $105,410 | +2.8% | $79,152 | $64,470 – $138,010 | 290 |
| Utah | $105,180 | +2.2% | $79,057 | $79,030 – $161,180 | 320 |
| Arkansas | $104,210 | +1.0% | $78,290 | $57,820 – $163,780 | 120 |
| Vermont | $104,110 | +6.6% | $77,660 | $80,360 – $179,030 | 90 |
| Colorado | $104,070 | +24.9% | $78,173 | $54,330 – $171,520 | 1,100 |
| Alabama | $103,580 | +0.4% | $76,785 | $59,880 – $164,210 | 650 |
| South Carolina | $103,420 | +6.9% | $76,538 | $69,770 – $206,200 | 490 |
| Wyoming | $103,380 | +3.9% | $81,558 | $65,260 – $129,410 | 120 |
| Iowa | $103,360 | −7.5% | $78,268 | $63,250 – $166,390 | 430 |
| Rhode Island | $102,690 | +3.3% | $77,797 | $49,290 – $171,820 | — |
| Ohio | $102,410 | −1.4% | $78,842 | $48,160 – $167,670 | 1,260 |
| District of Columbia | $101,970 | +4.3% | $74,867 | $63,740 – $171,980 | 140 |
| Montana | $101,170 | −20.1% | $75,648 | $62,810 – $167,470 | 280 |
| Tennessee | $100,640 | −8.0% | $79,630 | $66,080 – $178,740 | 790 |
| Mississippi | $100,440 | −1.2% | $76,204 | $48,890 – $163,490 | 330 |
| West Virginia | $100,400 | −6.3% | $75,557 | $60,510 – $126,980 | 240 |
| Oklahoma | $99,790 | −2.9% | $75,087 | $62,090 – $135,890 | 470 |
| South Dakota | $97,700 | −3.3% | $77,562 | $82,440 – $126,190 | 120 |
| Florida | $97,340 | +72.0% | $77,309 | $59,320 – $211,660 | — |
| Nebraska | $95,860 | −9.2% | $72,785 | $62,310 – $136,910 | 390 |
| Maine | $88,750 | −13.4% | $66,416 | $61,450 – $173,820 | 180 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,070 | −24.2% | $64,047 | $36,770 – $143,560 | 2,990 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,870 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $107,310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,420 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.8% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,650 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,080 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,700 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.9% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,070 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,590 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a engineering teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median salary for engineering teachers, postsecondary is $109,270 a year ($52.53 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $61,550 and the top 10% earn over $210,370. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays engineering teachers, postsecondary the most?
California has the highest median pay at $137,280. After taxes and local prices, New York, NY offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many engineering teachers, postsecondary are there in the U.S.?
About 40,270 people work as engineering teachers, postsecondary nationwide.