Median Salary
$99,080
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$47.63
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$209,470
entry level starts ~$47,180
Pay Grade
A
excellent pay · 82,000 employed
How much does a Business Teacher, Postsecondary make?
Business Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States bring home a median salary of $99,080 a year, or around $47.63 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $47,180, while the top 10% earn $209,470.
That is $37,690 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).
Business Teacher, Postsecondary salary range by percentile
Half of all Business Teachers, Postsecondary earn between $64,150 and $141,710 a year.
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
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| 10th percentile (entry level) | $47,180 | $22.68 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $64,150 | $30.84 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $99,080 | $47.63 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $141,710 | $68.13 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $209,470 | $100.71 |
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Highest-paying states for Business Teacher, Postsecondary
Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Alaska leads the country for Business Teacher, Postsecondary pay at $168,930 a year, followed by Delaware ($130,370) and Louisiana ($129,040). At the other end, Arkansas posts the lowest median at $64,620 — a gap of $104,310 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.
Business Teacher, Postsecondary salary in every state
Official BLS state-level figures across 51 states and territories. Click a state for the full local breakdown.
Alaska $168,930Delaware $130,370Louisiana $129,040California $128,470District of Columbia $128,370Maryland $126,560Utah $115,870Michigan $111,190North Dakota $110,050New York $104,490West Virginia $104,480Virginia $103,860Rhode Island $103,820Connecticut $103,750Massachusetts $103,110Pennsylvania $101,760Texas $101,210Vermont $101,170Washington $100,390Missouri $100,310Oregon $100,180Nevada $98,920Wisconsin $96,680Minnesota $95,820Illinois $94,770Nebraska $88,690Indiana $86,640Tennessee $85,950New Jersey $85,250Idaho $84,190New Mexico $83,980Kansas $83,310Maine $83,250Iowa $83,200New Hampshire $83,070Georgia $82,820Alabama $82,170Oklahoma $82,060Arizona $81,600Montana $81,490Kentucky $80,140Ohio $79,770North Carolina $79,600Florida $78,870South Carolina $78,830Colorado $78,210Hawaii $76,860Mississippi $75,680South Dakota $72,650Wyoming $69,550Arkansas $64,620
Workforce and education
About 82,000 people work as Business Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $114,720 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: no college degree is required — most training happens on the job, per O*NET occupation data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Business Teacher, Postsecondary make in the United States?
The median Business Teacher, Postsecondary salary in the United States is $99,080 per year, or about $47.63 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $47,180, while the top 10% of earners make $209,470 or more.
How does Business Teacher, Postsecondary pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of A (excellent pay), the Business Teacher, Postsecondary median of $99,080 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Business Teachers, Postsecondary the most?
Alaska is the highest-paying state for Business Teachers, Postsecondary, with a median salary of $168,930 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Business Teacher, Postsecondary?
Becoming a Business Teacher, Postsecondary typically requires no formal schooling beyond basic training. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.
How many Business Teachers, Postsecondary work in the United States?
About 82,000 people were employed as Business Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.