Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
SOC: 25-1081.00
Common Job Titles
Assistant ProfessorAssociate ProfessorEducation ProfessorProfessor
Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Annual wage data for Education Teachers, Postsecondary (2024)
Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)
59,090
Wage Distribution by Percentile
| Metric | U.S. |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers earn the following or less | $38,650 |
| 10% of workers earn the following or more | $126,450 |
| Workers on average earn | $78,500 |
+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)
Skills & Requirements
Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance
- English Language4.6/5
- Education and Training4.6/5
- Psychology4.2/5
- Sociology and Anthropology3.7/5
- Communications and Media3.7/5
Tools & Technology
Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation
In-Demand Technology
Frequently requested by employers in job postings
Google DocsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordSAS
Technology Skills
Blackboard LearnBlackboard softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareCollaborative editing softwareCourse management system softwareDOC CopDesire2Learn LMS softwareDesmos
Tools & Equipment
Carousel slide projectorsCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersComputer projectorsConference telephonesDesktop computers