Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in economics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

SOC: 25-1063.00

Common Job Titles

Economics InstructorEconomics ProfessorInstructorProfessor
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

12,420

Wage Distribution by Percentile

MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$57,550
10% of workers earn the following or more$217,160
Workers on average earn$133,140

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • Mathematics4.5/5
  • Education and Training4.3/5
  • Economics and Accounting4.2/5
  • English Language4.1/5
  • Computers and Electronics2.9/5
Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

FacebookGoogle DocsMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordPythonRThe MathWorks MATLAB

Technology Skills

Aptech Systems GAUSSBlackboard LearnCalendar and scheduling softwareCollaborative editing softwareCourse management system softwareDOC CopDesire2Learn LMS softwareEconometric Software LIMDEP

Tools & Equipment

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