Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary
- 10th pct
- $52,070
- Middle 50%
- $65,660–$110,710
- 90th pct
- $160,420
The BLS estimates 11,300 Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $85,020 (May 2025, SOC 25-1062). Across 9 metros with published figures, medians range from $80,980 in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA to $106,140 in Ann Arbor, MI.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE11,300 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary earn the most
9 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $106,140 | 240 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $103,700 | 1,190 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $102,030 | 310 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $101,700 | 360 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $100,140 | 440 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $97,200 | 230 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $81,220 | 230 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $81,120 | 220 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $80,980 | 300 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $103,700 | 1,190 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $100,140 | 440 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $101,700 | 360 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $102,030 | 310 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $80,980 | 300 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $106,140 | 240 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $97,200 | 230 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $81,220 | 230 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $81,120 | 220 |
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Questions
What is the median Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salary in the U.S.?
$85,020 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $65,660–$110,710.
Where do Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Ann Arbor, MI ($106,140), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($103,700), Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($102,030). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.