What Business Teachers, Postsecondary do
The U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET database describes the work of Business Teachers, Postsecondary this way: "Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research."
The core tasks O*NET records for this occupation include: "Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as financial accounting, principles of marketing, and operations management"; "Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers"; "Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others"; "Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts"; "Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records".
Education, experience and training
According to the BLS Employment Projections, the typical education needed to enter this occupation is doctoral or professional degree.
Job outlook for Business Teachers, Postsecondary
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counted 103,600 jobs in this occupation in 2025 and projects 109,700 in 2035, an increase of 6,100 jobs (+5.9%). That is faster than the 3.5% projected for all occupations.
About 7,600 openings a year are projected on average, counting both new positions and positions vacated by workers who retire or switch occupations. Relative to today's employment that is 7.3% a year, against 10.3% for all occupations. BLS lists a national median annual wage of $99,080, compared with $50,980 for all occupations.
Where Business Teachers, Postsecondary earn the most
Across the 2 states with published data, the employment-weighted average of local median wages for this occupation ranges from $101,404 in New York to $104,317 in New Jersey, a gap of $2,913 (1.03 times). 2 of those 2 states average above the BLS national median of $99,080 and 0 average at or below it.
New Jersey employs the most people in this occupation among the states covered, 9,550, which is 50.5% of the 18,910 counted across them. New York follows with 9,360.
Highest-paying states
New Jersey ($104,317) and New York ($101,404) lead the ranking, while New York ($101,404) and New Jersey ($104,317) are at the bottom. The table below lists every state with a link to its county-level detail.
Occupations related to Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Other occupations in the same SOC minor group (25-1000) include Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary and Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary.
Frequently asked questions about Business Teachers, Postsecondary
How much do Business Teachers, Postsecondary earn in the United States?
BLS lists a national median annual wage of $99,080. Across the states covered here the average local median ranges from $101,404 to $104,317.
Which state pays Business Teachers, Postsecondary the most?
New Jersey, with an employment-weighted average local median wage of $104,317. New York is next at $101,404.
Is Business Teachers, Postsecondary a growing occupation?
BLS projects employment to grow by 5.9% between 2025 and 2035, compared with 3.5% for all occupations, with about 7,600 openings a year.
What education do Business Teachers, Postsecondary need?
The typical entry-level education is doctoral or professional degree, according to BLS.