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Postsecondary Teachers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Postsecondary Teachers in the United States earn a median salary of $83,980 per year — about $40 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Roughly 1.4M people work in this occupation nationwide, with projected employment growth of +7%.
Median Salary
$83,980
~$40/hr · ~$6,998/mo
US Jobs
1.4M
Projected employment growth over 10 years: +7%.
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
Estimated AI and automation exposure: High Risk (7/10). This indicator compares task patterns and is not a prediction that a specific job will disappear.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
City-by-city salary data not available for this occupation. Showing national median only.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Varies by employer
10-Year Growth
Projected employment growth over 10 years: +7%.
Hourly Rate
~$40/hr
Monthly Income
~$6,998/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)