Business Teachers, Postsecondary

College & University Faculty • Education & Training Careers

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Typical Salary (Median)
$97,270
(2024 BLS data)
Half earn more, half earn less
Average Salary (Mean)
$113,840
Mathematical average of all salaries
National Employment
81,780
Education Required
Doctoral degree
BLS Code: 251011

Understanding Salary Statistics: The typical salary (median) shows what a middle-of-the-road Business Teachers, Postsecondary earns, making it useful for salary negotiations. The average salary (mean) can be higher due to top earners and is often used in industry reports.

Salary Distribution

National salary ranges for Business Teachers, Postsecondary (2024)

10th Percentile
$46,460
25th Percentile
$63,040
75th Percentile
$140,360
90th Percentile
$210,530

Top Industries

Industries with the most Business Teachers, Postsecondary positions

1
Cross-industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local Government
81,780
$113,840 avg
2
Sector 61 - Educational Services
81,760
$113,830 avg
3
Educational Services
81,760
$113,830 avg
4
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
66,830
$118,440 avg
5
Federal, State, and Local Government, including Schools, Hospitals, and the USPS
46,570
$117,540 avg

Work Environment

University

Career Overview

💼 About This Career

Business Teachers, Postsecondary professionals work in education & training careers, specifically in college & university faculty. This role typically requires doctoral degree and offers a median salary of $97,270.

📊 Job Market Outlook

The job growth outlook for Business Teachers, Postsecondary is rated as Moderate. Currently, there are approximately 81,780 people employed in this occupation nationwide.

Related Skills & Keywords

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Data Source: Salary and employment statistics are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program , 2024 data. Historical trends show changes over time. Individual results may vary based on experience, location, and employer.