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SOC 25-1063·Educational Instruction & LibraryGood pay · growing
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Median wage
$138,132
10-yr outlook
+21.8%by 2032
Openings / year
218
Workers in NY
1,360
How pay grows with experience
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $81,703 |
| Median (typical) | $138,132 |
| Experienced | $185,207 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $176,834 |
| Southern Tier | $141,393 |
| Long Island | $138,393 |
| Capital Region | $128,031 |
| Central New York | $107,851 |
| Western New York | $104,610 |
| Finger Lakes | $102,565 |
| Hudson Valley | $91,156 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Ways in
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Educational Instruction & Library) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$133,389 median (−$4,742) · +27.3% by 2032
- Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary$131,938 median (−$6,194) · +21.7% by 2032
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$131,916 median (−$6,215) · +21.9% by 2032
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$130,834 median (−$7,298) · +21.9% by 2032
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$126,211 median (−$11,920) · +21.4% by 2032
- Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary$124,901 median (−$13,231) · +22.1% by 2032
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