Engineering teachers, postsecondary salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $61,550 | Data unavailable |
| Median (50th percentile) | $109,270 | Data unavailable |
| Mean (average) | $124,520 | Data unavailable |
| 90th percentile | $210,370 | Data unavailable |
BLS publishes only annual wages for this occupation because workers are typically paid on an annual basis rather than hourly.
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Engineering teachers, postsecondary pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 51 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $103,580 | $59,880 | $164,210 | 650 | 1.19 |
| Alaska | $109,600 | $71,170 | $167,740 | 40 | 0.48 |
| Arizona | $108,540 | $72,300 | $159,690 | 370 | 0.44 |
| Arkansas | $104,210 | $57,820 | $163,780 | 120 | 0.35 |
| California | $137,280 | $80,660 | $294,260 | 2,720 | 0.58 |
| Colorado | $104,070 | $54,330 | $171,520 | 1,100 | 1.47 |
| Connecticut | $124,350 | $64,460 | $206,360 | 640 | 1.45 |
| Delaware | $130,730 | $76,790 | $290,620 | 210 | 1.67 |
| District of Columbia | $101,970 | $63,740 | $171,980 | 140 | 0.77 |
| Florida | $97,340 | $59,320 | $211,660 | ||
| Georgia | $131,260 | $100,480 | $216,760 | 700 | 0.55 |
| Idaho | $112,240 | $63,700 | $132,070 | 180 | 0.82 |
| Illinois | $135,430 | $64,070 | $222,540 | 1,040 | 0.66 |
| Indiana | $106,010 | $66,800 | $178,570 | 1,500 | 1.81 |
| Iowa | $103,360 | $63,250 | $166,390 | 430 | 1.06 |
| Kansas | $115,160 | $67,400 | $177,510 | 280 | 0.74 |
| Kentucky | $110,810 | $64,550 | $219,540 | 340 | 0.65 |
| Louisiana | $125,930 | $76,040 | $165,090 | 300 | 0.61 |
| Maine | $88,750 | $61,450 | $173,820 | 180 | 1.09 |
| Maryland | $117,200 | $66,820 | $216,050 | 690 | 0.96 |
| Massachusetts | $134,850 | $80,700 | $275,340 | 2,610 | 2.77 |
| Michigan | $127,230 | $66,580 | $225,890 | 2,120 | 1.86 |
| Minnesota | $108,390 | $63,800 | $163,240 | 560 | 0.73 |
| Mississippi | $100,440 | $48,890 | $163,490 | 330 | 1.08 |
| Missouri | Data unavailable | 620 | 0.81 | ||
| Montana | $101,170 | $62,810 | $167,470 | 280 | 2.14 |
| Nebraska | $95,860 | $62,310 | $136,910 | 390 | 1.48 |
| Nevada | $107,890 | $50,640 | $171,240 | 290 | 0.72 |
| New Hampshire | $127,070 | $77,540 | $214,560 | 170 | 0.94 |
| New Jersey | $109,910 | $38,700 | $209,830 | 1,270 | 1.14 |
| New Mexico | $105,410 | $64,470 | $138,010 | 290 | 1.3 |
| New York | $106,240 | $61,140 | $213,570 | 3,240 | 1.29 |
| North Carolina | Data unavailable | 1,450 | 1.13 | ||
| North Dakota | $109,710 | $72,170 | $156,360 | 220 | 2.01 |
| Ohio | $102,410 | $48,160 | $167,670 | 1,260 | 0.88 |
| Oklahoma | $99,790 | $62,090 | $135,890 | 470 | 1.06 |
| Oregon | $106,840 | $66,900 | $165,030 | 610 | 1.2 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,070 | $36,770 | $143,560 | 2,990 | 1.91 |
| Puerto Rico | $83,150 | $50,730 | $100,160 | 430 | 1.78 |
| Rhode Island | $102,690 | $49,290 | $171,820 | ||
| South Carolina | $103,420 | $69,770 | $206,200 | 490 | 0.83 |
| South Dakota | $97,700 | $82,440 | $126,190 | 120 | 1.01 |
| Tennessee | $100,640 | $66,080 | $178,740 | 790 | 0.93 |
| Texas | $123,280 | $62,130 | $215,640 | 4,080 | 1.12 |
| Utah | $105,180 | $79,030 | $161,180 | 320 | 0.71 |
| Vermont | $104,110 | $80,360 | $179,030 | 90 | 1.15 |
| Virginia | $121,880 | $62,910 | $224,190 | 1,070 | 1 |
| Washington | $119,960 | $67,170 | $211,220 | 820 | 0.89 |
| West Virginia | $100,400 | $60,510 | $126,980 | 240 | 1.3 |
| Wisconsin | $112,830 | $67,630 | $178,610 | 720 | 0.94 |
| Wyoming | $103,380 | $65,260 | $129,410 | 120 | 1.67 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for engineering teachers, postsecondary
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 3,900. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 0.2%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for engineering teachers, postsecondary
- Typical entry education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Engineering, General CIP 14.0101
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General CIP 14.0201
- Astronautical Engineering CIP 14.0202
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, Other CIP 14.0299
- Agricultural Engineering CIP 14.0301
- Architectural Engineering CIP 14.0401
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering CIP 14.0501
- Ceramic Sciences and Engineering CIP 14.0601
- Chemical Engineering CIP 14.0701
- Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering CIP 14.0702
- Chemical Engineering, Other CIP 14.0799
- Civil Engineering, General CIP 14.0801
- Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering CIP 14.0802
- Structural Engineering CIP 14.0803
- Transportation and Highway Engineering CIP 14.0804
- Water Resources Engineering CIP 14.0805
- Civil Engineering, Other CIP 14.0899
- Computer Engineering, General CIP 14.0901
- Computer Hardware Engineering CIP 14.0902
- Computer Software Engineering CIP 14.0903
- Computer Engineering, Other CIP 14.0999
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering CIP 14.1001
- Laser and Optical Engineering CIP 14.1003
- Telecommunications Engineering CIP 14.1004
- Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, Other CIP 14.1099
- Engineering Mechanics CIP 14.1101
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics CIP 14.1201
- Engineering Science CIP 14.1301
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering CIP 14.1401
- Materials Engineering CIP 14.1801
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
- Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
- Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as mechanics, hydraulics, and robotics.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate class discussions.
Technology skills
- Learning management system LMS (in demand)
- Autodesk AutoCAD (hot technology)
- Autodesk Revit (hot technology)
- C++ (hot technology)
- Dassault Systemes SolidWorks (hot technology)
- Google Docs (hot technology)
- JavaScript (hot technology)
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Project (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Oracle Java (hot technology)
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management (hot technology)
- Python (hot technology)
Transferable skills for career changers: Instructing, Judgment and Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Coordination, Systems Analysis, Systems Evaluation.
Common job titles: Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering Professor, Electrical Engineering Professor, Engineering Instructor, Engineering Professor, Environmental Engineering Professor, Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Professor, Professor.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do engineering teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median annual wage for engineering teachers, postsecondary was $109,270 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $61,550 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $210,370. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do engineering teachers, postsecondary need?
BLS lists doctoral or professional degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is engineering teachers, postsecondary a growing career?
BLS projects employment of engineering teachers, postsecondary to change +7.8% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 3,900 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay engineering teachers, postsecondary the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were California ($137,280), Illinois ($135,430), Massachusetts ($134,850). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.