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.
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 | San Jose, CA | $160,090 | $107,948 | $97,758 | 830 |
| 2 | Pittsburgh, PA | $121,760 | $90,750 | $95,858 | 940 |
| 3 | Riverside, CA | $148,500 | $101,254 | $95,126 | 520 |
| 4 | Detroit, MI | $127,450 | $93,212 | $92,935 | 500 |
| 5 | Bloomington, IN | $108,060 | $81,692 | $85,916 | 510 |
| 6 | Washington, DC | $128,370 | $91,064 | $83,634 | 1,590 |
| 7 | Houston, TX | $104,320 | $82,219 | $83,362 | 1,270 |
| 8 | Austin, TX | $101,730 | $80,397 | $81,983 | 740 |
| 9 | St. Louis, MO | $101,730 | $76,553 | $80,508 | 910 |
| 10 | Atlanta, GA | $108,280 | $80,008 | $79,962 | 810 |
| 11 | Los Angeles, CA | $128,470 | $89,687 | $78,973 | 2,050 |
| 12 | San Diego, CA | $126,140 | $88,341 | $78,956 | 480 |
| 13 | Philadelphia, PA | $107,170 | $80,934 | $78,918 | 2,260 |
| 14 | Virginia Beach, VA | $103,860 | $76,738 | $78,351 | 480 |
| 15 | Milwaukee, WI | $100,120 | $75,339 | $77,719 | 690 |
| 16 | Providence, RI | $104,570 | $79,030 | $77,653 | 490 |
| 17 | Cincinnati, OH | $94,960 | $73,805 | $77,388 | 640 |
| 18 | Dallas, TX | $100,610 | $79,609 | $77,223 | 1,870 |
| 19 | Baltimore, MD | $107,120 | $79,463 | $76,051 | 1,590 |
| 20 | Seattle, WA | $101,930 | $80,538 | $72,470 | 630 |
| 21 | Minneapolis, MN | $101,770 | $75,028 | $71,577 | 560 |
| 22 | Boston, MA | $103,110 | $76,432 | $70,597 | 3,250 |
| 23 | Portland, OR | $103,130 | $73,188 | $69,424 | 580 |
| 24 | New York, NY | $104,770 | $77,395 | $68,757 | 6,840 |
| 25 | 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
- San Jose, CA — $160,090
- Riverside, CA — $148,500
- Los Angeles, CA — $128,470
- Washington, DC — $128,370
- Detroit, MI — $127,450
- San Diego, CA — $126,140
- Pittsburgh, PA — $121,760
- Atlanta, GA — $108,280
- Bloomington, IN — $108,060
- Philadelphia, PA — $107,170
- Baltimore, MD — $107,120
- New York, NY — $104,770
- Providence, RI — $104,570
- Houston, TX — $104,320
- Virginia Beach, VA — $103,860
Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $168,930 | $126,730 | $63,170 – $239,200+ | 130 |
| Delaware | $130,370 | $93,110 | $54,830 – $207,780 | 280 |
| Louisiana | $129,040 | $95,980 | $58,030 – $218,880 | 640 |
| California | $128,470 | $89,687 | $60,910 – $239,200+ | 5,290 |
| District of Columbia | $128,370 | $91,064 | $62,930 – $239,200+ | 630 |
| Maryland | $126,560 | $92,072 | $62,460 – $205,950 | 2,280 |
| Utah | $115,870 | $86,096 | $68,250 – $236,200 | 460 |
| Michigan | $111,190 | $82,577 | $43,360 – $229,160 | 2,240 |
| North Dakota | $110,050 | $85,363 | $58,730 – $203,170 | 250 |
| New York | $104,490 | $77,214 | $50,420 – $206,360 | 7,480 |
| West Virginia | $104,480 | $78,231 | $56,670 – $206,080 | 420 |
| Virginia | $103,860 | $76,738 | $47,680 – $234,460 | 2,450 |
| Rhode Island | $103,820 | $78,538 | $66,110 – $203,360 | 360 |
| Connecticut | $103,750 | $77,687 | $59,750 – $239,200+ | 1,310 |
| Massachusetts | $103,110 | $76,432 | $59,760 – $238,900 | 4,190 |
| Pennsylvania | $101,760 | $77,294 | $46,820 – $178,670 | 4,630 |
| Texas | $101,210 | $80,031 | $40,550 – $212,160 | 7,710 |
| Vermont | $101,170 | $75,786 | $55,200 – $172,180 | 110 |
| Washington | $100,390 | $79,454 | $55,420 – $209,090 | 1,190 |
| Missouri | $100,310 | $75,621 | $49,640 – $239,200+ | 1,720 |
| Oregon | $100,180 | $71,371 | $52,100 – $171,370 | 940 |
| Nevada | $98,920 | $78,420 | $47,690 – $176,170 | 400 |
| Wisconsin | $96,680 | $73,101 | $57,080 – $173,020 | 1,940 |
| Minnesota | $95,820 | $71,247 | $63,170 – $214,490 | 980 |
| Illinois | $94,770 | $70,954 | $37,590 – $215,800 | 3,580 |
| Nebraska | $88,690 | $68,068 | $52,190 – $205,000 | 530 |
| Indiana | $86,640 | $67,255 | $48,720 – $181,340 | 2,030 |
| Tennessee | $85,950 | $69,296 | $53,780 – $169,710 | 1,260 |
| New Jersey | $85,250 | $65,563 | $32,220 – $179,290 | 3,190 |
| Idaho | $84,190 | $64,704 | $48,320 – $174,920 | 240 |
| New Mexico | $83,980 | $65,126 | $42,680 – $173,650 | 410 |
| Kansas | $83,310 | $63,590 | $48,140 – $238,150 | 660 |
| Maine | $83,250 | $62,940 | $51,250 – $169,920 | 300 |
| Iowa | $83,200 | $64,851 | $49,750 – $207,890 | 890 |
| New Hampshire | $83,070 | $67,270 | $47,680 – $239,200+ | 580 |
| Georgia | $82,820 | $63,418 | $15,080 – $167,390 | 1,940 |
| Alabama | $82,170 | $62,793 | $48,310 – $171,420 | 1,260 |
| Oklahoma | $82,060 | $63,412 | $38,340 – $172,690 | 770 |
| Arizona | $81,600 | $64,404 | $63,470 – $157,770 | 1,240 |
| Montana | $81,490 | $62,915 | $50,890 – $199,660 | 170 |
| Kentucky | $80,140 | $62,521 | $39,430 – $175,390 | 760 |
| Ohio | $79,770 | $63,537 | $36,550 – $210,020 | 3,100 |
| North Carolina | $79,600 | $62,161 | $42,480 – $173,320 | 2,960 |
| Florida | $78,870 | $64,315 | $50,580 – $156,480 | 2,900 |
| South Carolina | $78,830 | $60,714 | $38,780 – $172,580 | 1,500 |
| Colorado | $78,210 | $61,118 | $37,830 – $166,020 | 2,080 |
| Hawaii | $76,860 | $58,590 | $39,710 – $139,370 | 390 |
| Mississippi | $75,680 | $59,776 | $34,450 – $159,370 | 530 |
| South Dakota | $72,650 | $59,939 | $51,260 – $139,230 | 260 |
| Wyoming | $69,550 | $57,758 | $47,380 – $167,800 | 150 |
| Arkansas | $64,620 | $51,795 | $35,500 – $167,190 | 450 |
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, San Jose, CA 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.
All 32 cities
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baltimore, MD
- Bloomington, IN
- Boston, MA
- Charleston, SC
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Cincinnati, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Houston, TX
- Los Angeles, CA
- Miami, FL
- Milwaukee, WI
- Minneapolis, MN
- New York, NY
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Portland, OR
- Providence, RI
- Riverside, CA
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- San Jose, CA
- Seattle, WA
- St. Louis, MO
- Virginia Beach, VA
- Washington, DC