Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
Also called: Ethnic Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
The national median pay for area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary is $85,020 a year. By state, it ranges from $63,090 in Alabama to $125,450 in New Hampshire.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $52,070
- 25th percentile
- $65,660
- Median
- $85,020
- 75th percentile
- $110,710
- Top 10%
- $160,420
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 11,300 jobs.
Median pay in 36 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $125,450 | +48% | $64,640 | $211,080 | 80 |
| 2 | Kansas | $107,120 | +26% | $54,770 | $213,350 | 90 |
| 3 | California | $105,220 | +24% | $67,020 | $191,720 | 770 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $104,460 | +23% | $60,790 | $217,050 | Not published |
| 5 | Maine | $103,060 | +21% | $59,630 | $159,710 | 50 |
| 6 | New York | $101,800 | +20% | $64,330 | $203,590 | 1,520 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $101,700 | +20% | $65,050 | $224,380 | 230 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $100,470 | +18% | $66,470 | $170,300 | 610 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $99,900 | +18% | $62,000 | $207,640 | 310 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $97,500 | +15% | $53,190 | $175,970 | 480 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $96,010 | +13% | $46,340 | $132,230 | 260 |
| 12 | Maryland | $91,330 | +7% | $53,110 | $164,040 | 520 |
| 13 | Illinois | $90,030 | +6% | $48,540 | $138,010 | 220 |
| 14 | Michigan | $87,840 | +3% | $63,730 | $158,380 | 460 |
| 15 | Virginia | $85,960 | +1% | $55,010 | $136,740 | 300 |
| 16 | Indiana | $84,970 | 0% | $52,070 | $138,330 | 260 |
| 17 | Utah | $82,990 | −2% | $59,310 | $125,070 | 40 |
| 18 | Alaska | $81,700 | −4% | $73,620 | $104,240 | 80 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $81,580 | −4% | $60,700 | $156,540 | 280 |
| 20 | Washington | $81,410 | −4% | $50,230 | $128,400 | 240 |
| 21 | Oregon | $80,310 | −6% | $48,200 | $135,840 | 340 |
| 22 | Ohio | $80,060 | −6% | $49,990 | $131,180 | 390 |
| 23 | Colorado | $79,190 | −7% | $50,700 | $121,100 | 160 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $78,770 | −7% | $50,890 | $136,520 | 180 |
| 25 | Montana | $78,690 | −7% | $48,110 | $127,080 | 90 |
| 26 | Georgia | $77,630 | −9% | $48,880 | $131,290 | 450 |
| 27 | Oklahoma | $76,600 | −10% | $19,190 | $133,090 | 50 |
| 28 | Wyoming | $76,170 | −10% | $50,640 | $125,200 | 40 |
| 29 | Arizona | $75,680 | −11% | $62,540 | $106,770 | 240 |
| 30 | Tennessee | $75,060 | −12% | $54,460 | $136,320 | 60 |
| 31 | Kentucky | $74,690 | −12% | $16,410 | $133,380 | 90 |
| 32 | Texas | $72,250 | −15% | $44,680 | $132,950 | 830 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $71,200 | −16% | $56,240 | $99,690 | 40 |
| 34 | Florida | $66,520 | −22% | $48,210 | $130,980 | 120 |
| 35 | North Carolina | $66,470 | −22% | $45,470 | $110,650 | 590 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $64,500 | −24% | $51,490 | $90,180 | 130 |
| 37 | Alabama | $63,090 | −26% | $47,690 | $101,820 | 50 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary questions
Which state pays area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary the most?
New Hampshire, with a median of $125,450 a year (+48% vs. the national median of $85,020). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary the least?
Alabama, with a median of $63,090 a year (−26% vs. national).
Where do most area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary work?
New York has the most jobs, about 1,520, with a median of $101,800.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.