Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary is $85,020, or — per hour. About 11,300 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $125,450 in New Hampshire to $63,090 in Alabama.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 37 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $125,450 | — | 80 | 1.65 |
| 2 | Kansas | $107,120 | — | 90 | 0.85 |
| 3 | California | $105,220 | — | 770 | 0.59 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $104,460 | — | — | — |
| 5 | Maine | $103,060 | — | 50 | 1.06 |
| 6 | New York | $101,800 | — | 1,520 | 2.16 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $101,700 | — | 230 | 4.60 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $100,470 | — | 610 | 2.31 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $99,900 | — | 310 | 2.55 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $97,500 | — | 480 | 1.54 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $96,010 | — | 260 | 0.58 |
| 12 | Maryland | $91,330 | — | 520 | 2.60 |
| 13 | Illinois | $90,030 | — | 220 | 0.50 |
| 14 | Michigan | $87,840 | — | 460 | 1.45 |
| 15 | Virginia | $85,960 | — | 300 | 1.00 |
| 16 | Indiana | $84,970 | — | 260 | 1.14 |
| 17 | Utah | $82,990 | — | 40 | 0.31 |
| 18 | Alaska | $81,700 | — | 80 | 3.59 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $81,580 | — | 280 | 1.32 |
| 20 | Washington | $81,410 | — | 240 | 0.94 |
| 21 | Oregon | $80,310 | — | 340 | 2.35 |
| 22 | Ohio | $80,060 | — | 390 | 0.96 |
| 23 | Colorado | $79,190 | — | 160 | 0.77 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $78,770 | — | 180 | 0.85 |
| 25 | Montana | $78,690 | — | 90 | 2.38 |
| 26 | Georgia | $77,630 | — | 450 | 1.28 |
| 27 | Oklahoma | $76,600 | — | 50 | 0.39 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $76,170 | — | 40 | 1.99 |
| 29 | Arizona | $75,680 | — | 240 | 1.02 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $75,060 | — | 60 | 0.26 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $74,690 | — | 90 | 0.63 |
| 32 | Texas | $72,250 | — | 830 | 0.81 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $71,200 | — | 40 | 0.70 |
| 34 | Florida | $66,520 | — | 120 | 0.17 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $66,470 | — | 590 | 1.65 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $64,500 | — | 130 | 0.80 |
| 37 | Alabama | $63,090 | — | 50 | 0.30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary make?
The median annual wage for area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary in the United States is $85,020, or — per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $52,070, and the top 10% earn $160,420.
How many area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary are employed in the U.S.?
About 11,300 people work as area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary nationwide.
Which state pays area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary the most?
New Hampshire pays the most at a median of $125,450, followed by Kansas ($107,120) and California ($105,220).
Which state pays area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary the least?
Alabama has the lowest median at $63,090.
Where are area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is District of Columbia at 4.60×.