Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary (2025)
Based on 11,300 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $52,070 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $65,660 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $85,020 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $110,710 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $160,420 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$52K
25th
$66K
Median
$85K
75th
$111K
90th
$160K
Highest Paying States for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $127,920 |
| District of Columbia | $123,050 |
| California | $122,400 |
| Kansas | $121,680 |
| Rhode Island | $114,530 |
| Connecticut | $111,350 |
| Massachusetts | $111,240 |
| New York | $110,880 |
| Maine | $109,130 |
| New Jersey | $104,710 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is New Hampshire at an average of $127,920 per year, while New Jersey has an average of $104,710 — a difference of $23,210. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 11,300 workers were employed as Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondarys in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $98,330 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-1062