Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC 25-1032 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary is $106,910, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $120,630, and an estimated 38,370 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +3.2% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -12.3% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 8.1% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $106,910 | $106,910 | 38,370 |
| 2022 | $103,550 | $107,813 | 36,010 |
| 2021 | $104,940 | $118,004 | 35,440 |
| 2020 | $103,600 | $121,970 | 38,520 |
Nominal change
+3.2%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-12.3%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+8.1%
Much faster than average
Employment 2024
50,300
Projected 2034
54,400
Annual Openings
4,100
Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $106,910. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $135,270 | +26.5% | 470 |
| California | $132,570 | +24% | 2,600 |
| New York | $131,800 | +23.3% | 3,290 |
| North Dakota | $131,530 | +23% | 140 |
| Illinois | $130,920 | +22.5% | 1,280 |
| Kansas | $129,900 | +21.5% | 230 |
| Georgia | $129,650 | +21.3% | 270 |
| Virginia | $128,960 | +20.6% | 1,060 |
| Michigan | $121,820 | +13.9% | 1,730 |
| Texas | $112,020 | +4.8% | 3,170 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$60,250
25th Pct
$81,960
Median
$106,910
75th Pct
$139,300
90th Pct
$200,030
H-1B Employer Filings
Employer-certified wages from DOL H-1B LCA filings — competitive market benchmark, not approved visas.
| Employer | State | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | TX | 10 | $99,000 |
| University of Minnesota | MN | 9 | $96,300 |
| University of Wisconsin System | WI | 9 | $115,000 |
| University of Michigan | MI | 8 | $116,000 |
| The University of Alabama | AL | 8 | $102,000 |
| Purdue University | IN | 7 | $111,227 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | PA | 6 | $105,012 |
| The City College of New York | NY | 6 | $114,462 |
| Arizona State University | AZ | 6 | $105,000 |
| Northeastern University | MA | 5 | $94,210 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | NY | 5 | $105,000 |
| University of Pittsburgh | PA | 5 | $78,520 |
| Louisiana State University and A&M College | LA | 5 | $100,000 |
| University of Illinois | IL | 5 | $110,000 |
| STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO | NY | 5 | $97,000 |
| Navajo Technical University | NM | 4 | $82,500 |
| Univ of WI System/Platteville | WI | 4 | $75,000 |
| FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | FL | 4 | $68,250 |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | IA | 4 | $93,930 |
| University of Texas at Arlington | TX | 4 | $100,000 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA data.
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