Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Education Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC: 25-1081 O*NET: 25-1081.00
Median Salary
$72,090
per year
Job Growth
➡️ 2.1%
Average (2024-2034)
Annual Openings
5.6
projected jobs/year
Education Level
Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree
Job Zone 5
Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
What does a Education Teachers, Postsecondary do?
How much can you earn?
Entry Level
$38,650
10th percentile
Early Career
$50,630
25th percentile
Median
$72,090
50th percentile
Experienced
$96,260
75th percentile
Top Earners
$126,450
90th percentile
National Salary Distribution
10th
$38,650
25th
$50,630
Middle 50%
MEDIAN
$72,090
Mean: $78,500
75th
$96,260
90th
$126,450
Middle 50% of earners
Median salary
Mean (average)
Key Insights
- •Salary range spans $87,800 from entry level to top earners
- •Middle 50% earn between $50,630 and $96,260
- •Salary spread is 63.3% around the median, showing high variation
- •Total national employment: 59,090 professionals
What's the job outlook?
Job Market Intelligence
Medium Demand
Market demand
Medium Risk
Automation risk
Current Employment
National Employment:74,900
Top Industries
Educational Services40.1%
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools39.1%
Junior Colleges0.3%
10-Year Outlook
Growth Rate:+2.1%
Annual Openings:5,600
Employment Projections
2024 (Current)74,900
Current
2034 (Projected)76,500
+2.1%
+1,600
Employment Change
+2.1%
Growth Rate
10
Year Projection
Growth Category: As fast as average
Geographic Salary & Employment Data
Explore where Education Teachers, Postsecondary professionals work across the United States
Showing 15 of 50 locations
Texas
5,760 jobs$75,6501.08x
New York
5,390 jobs$83,2701.48x
Illinois
4,250 jobs$60,4101.83x
California
3,180 jobs$85,5600.46x
Ohio
3,020 jobs$61,1601.43x
Pennsylvania
2,960 jobs$64,3101.29x
North Carolina
2,320 jobs$68,3401.24x
Massachusetts
2,180 jobs$77,4401.56x
Arizona
2,150 jobs$68,3501.76x
New Jersey
1,870 jobs$74,9901.15x
Indiana
1,690 jobs$63,8701.38x
Florida
1,620 jobs$62,0200.43x
Virginia
1,500 jobs$79,2800.96x
Missouri
1,300 jobs$63,4701.16x
Michigan
1,200 jobs$65,3400.71x
Understanding the Data
Location Quotient (LQ):
- • LQ > 1.0: More jobs than national average
- • LQ = 1.0: Same as national average
- • LQ < 1.0: Fewer jobs than national average
Data Source:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024
Key Growth Factors
- •Average growth expected
What skills do you need?
Top 10 Most Important Skills
#1
Speaking
100%
#2
Reading Comprehension
94%
#3
Learning Strategies
86%
#4
Instructing
80%
#5
Active Listening
74%
#6
Writing
66%
#7
Active Learning
60%
#8
Monitoring
54%
#9
Complex Problem Solving
46%
#10
Critical Thinking
40%
Skills Overview
Speaking
advanced5.0
100%
Reading Comprehension
advanced4.7
94%
Learning Strategies
intermediate4.3
86%
Instructing
intermediate4.0
80%
Active Listening
intermediate3.7
74%
Writing
intermediate3.3
66%
Active Learning
intermediate3.0
60%
Monitoring
basic2.7
54%
Skills are rated on a scale of 0-5, with 5 being the most important. The complexity level indicates how advanced the skill typically needs to be.
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Speaking
advancedImportance100%
skills
5.0/5.0
Reading Comprehension
advancedImportance94%
abilities
4.7/5.0
Learning Strategies
intermediateImportance86%
skills
4.3/5.0
Instructing
intermediateImportance80%
skills
4.0/5.0
Active Listening
intermediateImportance74%
skills
3.7/5.0
Writing
intermediateImportance66%
skills
3.3/5.0
Active Learning
intermediateImportance60%
abilities
3.0/5.0
Monitoring
basicImportance54%
skills
2.7/5.0
Complex Problem Solving
advancedImportance46%
abilities
2.3/5.0
Critical Thinking
basicImportance40%
abilities
2.0/5.0
Highly Transferable Skills
These skills are valuable across multiple career paths, making career transitions easier:
Business Teachers, Postsecondary100%
5 shared skills
Communications Teachers, Postsecondary100%
5 shared skills
Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary100%
5 shared skills
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary100%
5 shared skills
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary100%
5 shared skills
Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors82%
5 shared skills
Skills by Career Stage
Entry Level
Must Have:
- ✓Speaking
- ✓Learning Strategies
- ✓Instructing
Learn on the Job:
- →Writing
- →Monitoring
- →Active Learning
Mid Career
Expected:
- ✓Speaking
- ✓Learning Strategies
- ✓Instructing
- ✓Reading Comprehension
Senior Level
Mastery Required:
- ★Speaking
- ★Learning Strategies
- ★Reading Comprehension
- ★Active Listening
Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on developing the top 5 skills first - they have the highest impact on career success
- •Transferable skills open doors to related careers and provide flexibility
- •Balance technical skills with soft skills for well-rounded professional development
- •Entry-level positions prioritize foundational skills that can be built upon over time
What technology will you use?
Technology & Digital Skills
Essential technology proficiencies for Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Technology Intensity
Very High
Digital Literacy Requirements
This career requires expert digital literacy
1
Basic
2
Intermediate
3
Advanced
4
Expert
Key Digital Competencies:
Advanced software proficiencySystem architecture understandingAutomation and scriptingEmerging technology adaptationTechnical problem-solving
🔥
Hot Technologies in Demand
These technologies are currently trending and highly sought after in this field
SAS
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Outlook
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Office software
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft PowerPoint
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Excel
🔥 Hot TechGoogle Docs
🔥 Hot TechMicrosoft Word
🔥 Hot TechTechnology Stack
Technology Stack Overview
Key technologies used in this career
SAS
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Office software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Excel
Google Docs
Microsoft Word
📚 Technology Learning Resources
Recommended Certifications
- •Vendor-specific software certifications
- •Industry-recognized technology credentials
- •Professional development courses
Online Learning Platforms
- •LinkedIn Learning - Comprehensive technology courses
- •Coursera - University-level programs
- •Udemy - Practical skills training
💡 Technology Skill Development Tips
- •Focus on mastering hot technologies first - they're currently most in-demand
- •Build a portfolio demonstrating your proficiency with key tools and software
- •Stay current through continuous learning - technology evolves rapidly
- •Consider vendor certifications to validate your skills to employers
What's the work environment like?
🏢
Location
MOSTLY INDOOR
💪
Physical Demand
HIGH
👥
Team Orientation
MOSTLY TEAM
🤝
Customer Interaction
FREQUENT
💡Is This Work Environment Right for You?
Consider these factors when evaluating if you'll thrive in this work environment:
- •Are you comfortable working in mostly indoor environments?
- •Can you meet high physical demands?
- •Do you enjoy mostly team team environments?
- •Are you comfortable working with safety protocols and protective equipment?
What are the key tasks?
Tasks & Responsibilities
21
Core Tasks
8
Daily Tasks
20
Work Activities
0
Emerging Tasks
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Documentation & Record-Keeping (3)Planning & Development (3)General Responsibilities (10)Analysis & Evaluation (1)Management & Supervision (1)Communication & Coordination (1)Training & Development (1)Operations & Execution (1)
1
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping100% perform100%
2
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as children's literature, learning and development, and reading instruction.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Planning & Development97% perform98%
3
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities94% perform96%
4
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Analysis & Evaluation91% perform94%
5
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Planning & Development88% perform92%
6
Supervise students' fieldwork, internship, and research work.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Management & Supervision85% perform90%
7
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
🔴Daily
Importance:
Planning & Development82% perform88%
8
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
🔴Daily
Importance:
General Responsibilities79% perform86%
9
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping76% perform84%
10
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
🟡Weekly
Importance:
Documentation & Record-Keeping73% perform82%
💡 Key Takeaways
- •Daily tasks focus primarily on documentation & record-keeping activities
- •33% of tasks are performed by most workers in this occupation
- •Career advancement brings increased leadership and strategic responsibilities
What career paths are available?
Career Pathways
0
Advancement Opportunities
0
Lateral Move Options
0%
Avg. Salary Increase
Advancement Opportunities
Typical career progression paths from Education Teachers, Postsecondary
💡 Career Planning Tips
- •Most successful advancement happens after 3-5 years of experience
- •Lateral moves can provide valuable cross-functional experience for future leadership roles
- •Focus on developing skills that are transferable across multiple career paths
- •Consider industry trends when planning long-term career moves
Is this career right for you?
Personality & Values Fit
Is This Career Right for You?
Education Teachers, Postsecondary professionals typically have a SIC Holland code and highly value relationships
SSocial
IInvestigative
CConventional
Important Personality Traits
Work styles that contribute to success as a Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Analytical Thinking
CriticalAnalytical Thinking
Importance Level4.76
Achievement/Effort
CriticalAchievement/Effort
Importance Level4.64
Initiative
CriticalInitiative
Importance Level4.59
Integrity
CriticalIntegrity
Importance Level4.55
Dependability
Very ImportantDependability
Importance Level4.48
Persistence
Very ImportantPersistence
Importance Level4.39
Complete Work Styles Profile
Analytical Thinking
4.8
Achievement/Effort
4.6
Initiative
4.6
Integrity
4.5
Dependability
4.5
Persistence
4.4
Independence
4.3
Cooperation
4.2
Attention to Detail
4.1
Self-Control
4.1
💡 Tips for Career Fit Success
- •While personality fit is important, skills can be developed with practice and training
- •Consider informational interviews to better understand the day-to-day personality requirements
- •Work environments vary by employer - research specific companies for cultural fit
- •Your interests and values may evolve - reassess periodically throughout your career
What education is required?
Education Level
Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree
Typical duration: 4 years
Preparation Level
Job Zone 5
Extensive Preparation Needed
Experience Needed
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience needed
📚 Education Requirement
Required Level:Bachelor's degree plus work experience, or graduate degree
Most of these occupations require graduate school. These may include master's, doctoral, or professional degrees.
Training:
Extensive training and work experience required
💼 Experience Requirement
Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience needed
Common pathways to gain experience:
- • Master's or doctoral degree
- • Extensive work experience in the field
- • State licensure or professional certification
5
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Most of these occupations require graduate school. These may include master's, doctoral, or professional degrees.
Master's or doctoral degreeExtensive work experience in the fieldState licensure or professional certification
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