Postsecondary Teachers, All Other Salary
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other earn a median $77,640 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$77,640
$37.33 per hour
Range
$44,300 – $160,700
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
149,840
across the U.S.
▼1.1%
Pay trend: The median for postsecondary teachers, all other in the U.S. fell from $78,490 (May 2024) to $77,640 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 3.5%.
What postsecondary teachers, all other do
All postsecondary teachers not listed separately.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.0% (slower than average)
- Openings per year
- 12,500
Employment of postsecondary teachers, all other is projected to grow 2.0% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 12,500 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.
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$63,450
per year · effective tax rate 18.3%
$5,287Monthly
$2,644Twice a month
$2,440Every 2 weeks
$30.50Hourly
- Federal income tax$8,251
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,814
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,126
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$63,450
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $44,300 | $21.30 | $37,775 |
| 25th percentile | $59,290 | $28.50 | $49,820 |
| Median (50th) | $77,640 | $37.33 | $63,450 |
| 75th percentile | $106,770 | $51.33 | $83,943 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $160,700 | $77.26 | $121,104 |
Best cities for postsecondary teachers, all other (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami, FL | $100,080 | $79,236 | $69,411 | 4,240 |
| 2 | Baton Rouge, LA | $79,180 | $62,544 | $68,896 | 2,490 |
| 3 | Riverside, CA | $100,550 | $73,138 | $68,712 | 2,370 |
| 4 | Washington, DC | $99,240 | $73,178 | $67,208 | 3,020 |
| 5 | Los Angeles, CA | $105,640 | $76,179 | $67,079 | 14,070 |
| 6 | San Diego, CA | $101,820 | $73,897 | $66,046 | 3,480 |
| 7 | San Jose, CA | $94,690 | $69,637 | $63,064 | 3,130 |
| 8 | Atlanta, GA | $77,570 | $59,997 | $59,963 | 2,630 |
| 9 | San Francisco, CA | $82,620 | $62,425 | $53,995 | 4,190 |
| 10 | Tampa, FL | $61,620 | $51,692 | $51,236 | 2,440 |
| 11 | New York, NY | $73,490 | $57,159 | $50,779 | 2,500 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $105,640
- San Diego, CA — $101,820
- Riverside, CA — $100,550
- Miami, FL — $100,080
- Washington, DC — $99,240
- San Jose, CA — $94,690
- San Francisco, CA — $82,620
- Baton Rouge, LA — $79,180
- Atlanta, GA — $77,570
- New York, NY — $73,490
- Tampa, FL — $61,620
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware | $101,070 | +53.3% | $74,603 | $62,480 – $131,260 | — |
| California | $100,690 | −3.5% | $73,222 | $53,830 – $175,950 | 37,770 |
| Massachusetts | $94,480 | −2.0% | $70,793 | $62,380 – $208,240 | 1,790 |
| New Jersey | $85,260 | −14.6% | $65,569 | $39,650 – $181,040 | 1,040 |
| Oklahoma | $84,550 | +4.2% | $65,052 | $43,310 – $177,440 | 1,720 |
| Minnesota | $84,280 | +2.4% | $63,913 | $51,990 – $106,770 | 2,620 |
| Virginia | $84,060 | +0.6% | $63,947 | $43,320 – $177,330 | 1,580 |
| Colorado | $83,210 | +4.5% | $64,415 | $36,190 – $209,790 | 480 |
| Maryland | $82,850 | +5.6% | $63,543 | $48,630 – $166,460 | 4,840 |
| New Hampshire | $79,980 | +7.9% | $65,096 | $39,490 – $97,930 | 330 |
| Wisconsin | $79,120 | +10.9% | $61,678 | $47,730 – $115,380 | 1,280 |
| Washington | $78,940 | +19.3% | $64,364 | $50,750 – $156,510 | 470 |
| District of Columbia | $78,890 | +3.1% | $60,592 | $36,420 – $137,650 | 400 |
| New Mexico | $78,840 | −1.3% | $61,754 | $49,530 – $124,650 | 1,360 |
| Louisiana | $78,810 | −0.5% | $62,295 | $47,040 – $136,070 | 6,870 |
| Connecticut | $78,220 | +3.0% | $61,131 | $38,940 – $129,590 | 1,940 |
| South Carolina | $77,940 | +28.5% | $60,141 | $30,670 – $104,580 | 1,600 |
| Montana | $77,550 | +14.7% | $60,366 | $37,840 – $150,320 | 570 |
| Arizona | $76,700 | +17.6% | $61,080 | $38,360 – $102,230 | 2,000 |
| Tennessee | $76,480 | +16.6% | $62,634 | $47,890 – $127,280 | 2,410 |
| Indiana | $76,390 | +1.2% | $60,346 | $47,860 – $124,420 | 1,340 |
| Kansas | $75,790 | −1.9% | $58,719 | $36,280 – $175,780 | 2,530 |
| Ohio | $75,680 | +34.6% | $60,772 | $38,180 – $126,790 | 5,670 |
| North Carolina | $74,240 | +14.7% | $58,604 | $36,780 – $163,130 | 2,030 |
| Idaho | $74,180 | −12.5% | $58,192 | $46,210 – $125,100 | 2,200 |
| Oregon | $72,440 | +8.3% | $54,283 | $47,460 – $165,000 | 3,840 |
| Iowa | $71,680 | +37.2% | $57,185 | $30,130 – $103,680 | 1,480 |
| Michigan | $70,550 | −4.6% | $55,714 | $48,080 – $132,610 | 2,660 |
| Kentucky | $67,690 | +3.4% | $54,198 | $43,470 – $133,060 | 4,120 |
| New York | $67,640 | −31.1% | $53,359 | $46,150 – $132,640 | 2,810 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,400 | −14.5% | $52,721 | $35,770 – $199,700 | 12,100 |
| West Virginia | $65,260 | +1.2% | $52,406 | $44,850 – $103,480 | 430 |
| Georgia | $64,650 | +3.8% | $51,394 | $48,130 – $103,900 | 5,480 |
| Texas | $64,110 | −15.4% | $53,692 | $43,000 – $131,330 | 4,600 |
| North Dakota | $63,430 | −2.1% | $53,146 | $15,490 – $122,270 | 470 |
| Florida | $62,670 | −2.5% | $52,535 | $56,830 – $115,540 | 14,730 |
| Missouri | $61,860 | −39.8% | $49,914 | $46,530 – $126,860 | 1,080 |
| Utah | $61,370 | +13.1% | $49,695 | $36,230 – $131,060 | 3,640 |
| Rhode Island | $60,390 | −23.3% | $49,056 | $47,030 – $160,500 | 770 |
| Maine | $59,950 | −16.1% | $47,485 | $38,640 – $105,390 | 280 |
| Illinois | $59,590 | −3.4% | $47,256 | $31,200 – $108,510 | 990 |
| Nevada | $59,270 | +19.3% | $49,803 | $38,350 – $104,940 | 1,460 |
| Vermont | $59,010 | −0.5% | $48,052 | $38,800 – $99,440 | 70 |
| Arkansas | $54,620 | −1.0% | $44,150 | $31,760 – $98,680 | 1,530 |
| Nebraska | $52,210 | −61.1% | $42,635 | $48,350 – $98,150 | 830 |
| Alabama | $51,060 | +0.1% | $40,919 | $46,420 – $58,180 | 220 |
| Hawaii | $49,730 | −63.3% | $39,873 | $37,690 – $122,120 | 510 |
| Wyoming | $46,710 | −22.7% | $39,711 | $46,330 – $98,150 | 480 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,270 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.2% |
| Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,870 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $63,820 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | $77,570 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,580 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.1% |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,620 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,590 | Doctoral or professional degree | +1.5% |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,760 | Doctoral or professional degree | 0.0% |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $79,350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +0.2% |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,350 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a postsecondary teachers, all other make?
The national median salary for postsecondary teachers, all other is $77,640 a year ($37.33 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $44,300 and the top 10% earn over $160,700. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays postsecondary teachers, all other the most?
Delaware has the highest median pay at $101,070. After taxes and local prices, Miami, FL offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many postsecondary teachers, all other are there in the U.S.?
About 149,840 people work as postsecondary teachers, all other nationwide.