The salary statistics and trend of postsecondary teachers in the industry of colleges, universities, and professional schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare postsecondary teacher salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $27,400 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $46,520 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $69,500 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $104,530 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $161,340 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for postsecondary teachers in the industry of colleges, universities, and professional schools. 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 $161,340. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $69,500. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent postsecondary teachers is $27,400.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of postsecondary teachers in the industry of Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $69,500 | 0.29% | 5.29% |
| 2016 | $69,300 | 2.73% | - |
| 2015 | $67,410 | 1.22% | - |
| 2014 | $66,590 | 0.75% | - |
| 2013 | $66,090 | 0.41% | - |
| 2012 | $65,820 | - | - |
The average salaries of postsecondary teachers in 24 industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of postsecondary teachers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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