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  1. Occupations
  2. Economics Teachers, Postsecondary

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 Instructor
  • Economics Professor
  • Instructor
  • Professor

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

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $57,550. 25th percentile: U.S. $80,850. 50th percentile: U.S. $119,980. 75th percentile: U.S. $166,600. 90th percentile: U.S. $217,160. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
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
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Facebook
  • Google Docs
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Python
  • R
  • The MathWorks MATLAB

Technology Skills

  • Aptech Systems GAUSS
  • Blackboard Learn
  • Calendar and scheduling software
  • Collaborative editing software
  • Course management system software
  • DOC Cop
  • Desire2Learn LMS software
  • Econometric Software LIMDEP
Tools & Technology: Technology Skills

Tools & Equipment

  • Carousel slide projectors
  • Compact digital cameras
  • Compact disk CD players
  • Computer data input scanners
  • Computer laser printers
  • Computer projectors
  • Conference telephones
  • Desktop computers
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

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  • Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1067.00
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  • Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1022.00
  • Economists 19-3011.00

Moderately Similar

  • Law Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1112.00
  • Education Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1081.00
  • Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1192.00
  • Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1066.00
  • Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1113.00

Related

  • Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1053.00
  • Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1061.00
  • Geography Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1064.00
  • Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary 25-9044.00
  • Career/Technical Education Teachers, Middle School 25-2023.00
  • Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1043.00
  • Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1062.00
  • Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1041.00
  • Environmental Economists 19-3011.01
  • Education Administrators, Postsecondary 11-9033.00

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • Bachelor's DegreeEconomics Major (BSBA)Issuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeEconomics & Compututational Analysis (BS)Issuer: University of Alabama in Huntsville
  • Bachelor's DegreeEconomics, BSIssuer: University of Alabama at Birmingham
  • Bachelor's DegreeEconomics with Approved MinorIssuer: Jacksonville State University
  • Bachelor's DegreeBusiness EconomicsIssuer: Jacksonville State University
  • Bachelor's DegreeEconomics/PoliticalEconomyIssuer: Auburn University at Montgomery
  • Bachelor's DegreeEconomics/Intl & CommerceIssuer: Auburn University at Montgomery
  • Bachelor's DegreeEconomicsIssuer: Auburn University at Montgomery
  • Master's DegreeApplied EconomicsIssuer: Auburn University at Montgomery
  • Master's DegreeEconomics — MSIssuer: Auburn University