Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Role Overview
Teach courses in economics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Salary by State (top paying)
| State | Median salary |
|---|---|
| New Hampshire | $154,840 |
| Connecticut | $136,630 |
| Massachusetts | $135,070 |
| District of Columbia | $134,620 |
| New York | $134,480 |
| California | $133,230 |
| Arizona | $131,710 |
| Maryland | $128,150 |
| Virginia | $127,420 |
| New Jersey | $127,050 |
| Illinois | $125,230 |
| Michigan | $123,840 |
| Texas | $121,610 |
| Pennsylvania | $120,010 |
| Maine | $118,150 |
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Median Annual Salary
$119,980
Projected Growth (10yr)
+2.1%
Avg. annual openings
1.2k
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