The salary statistics and trend of postsecondary teachers in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare postsecondary teacher salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $32,790 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $44,850 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $67,170 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $108,550 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $192,190 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for postsecondary teachers in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) postsecondary teachers is $192,190. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $67,170. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent postsecondary teachers is $32,790.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of postsecondary teachers in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $67,170 | -16.67% | 9.57% |
| 2016 | $78,370 | 3.99% | - |
| 2015 | $75,240 | -9.69% | - |
| 2014 | $82,530 | 4.53% | - |
| 2013 | $78,790 | 22.91% | - |
| 2012 | $60,740 | - | - |
The average salaries of postsecondary teachers in nine industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of postsecondary teachers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.