The salary statistics and trend of postsecondary teachers in the industry of scientific research and development 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 | $39,800 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $60,750 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $100,280 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $171,430 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $185,770 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for postsecondary teachers in the industry of scientific research and development 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 $185,770. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $100,280. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent postsecondary teachers is $39,800.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of postsecondary teachers in the industry of Scientific Research and Development Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $100,280 | -14.09% | 36.17% |
| 2016 | $114,410 | 21.31% | - |
| 2015 | $90,030 | 5.86% | - |
| 2014 | $84,750 | -3.47% | - |
| 2013 | $87,690 | 27.00% | - |
| 2012 | $64,010 | - | - |
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.