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Top Education & Teaching Careers
The 25 highest-paying careers in education, training, and library services based on BLS salary data.
25
Careers
$92,843
Avg Salary
+4.3%
Avg Growth
Related Work Experience
Most Common Ed.
1
Law Teachers, Postsecondary
Post-Doctoral Training
$126,650+2.2%
2
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
Related Work Experience
$119,980+2.1%
3
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
Related Work Experience
$106,120+8.1%
4
$105,620+17.3%
5
Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary
Related Work Experience
$101,480+2%
$101,390+2.6%
7
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Related Work Experience
$100,830+4%
8
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Related Work Experience
$97,360+2.5%
9
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Related Work Experience
$97,270+5.7%
10
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree
$96,690+5.3%
11
Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary
Related Work Experience
$95,770+2.7%
12
Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Related Work Experience
$94,680+2%
13
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Related Work Experience
$87,710+2.9%
14
Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
Related Work Experience
$86,730+3.3%
15
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Related Work Experience
$86,350+4.1%
16
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree
$86,220+2.2%
17
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Related Work Experience
$84,290+2.4%
18
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Related Work Experience
$83,460+7.3%
19
Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary
Related Work Experience
$82,540+2.1%
20
History Teachers, Postsecondary
Related Work Experience
$81,500-0.2%
21
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
Related Work Experience
$80,330+3.6%
22
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree
$80,190+1.7%
$79,940+16.8%
24
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Master's Degree
$79,350+2.3%
25
Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Related Work Experience
$78,630+3%
Education Requirements
Related Work Experience17 of 25
Master's Degree7 of 25
Post-Doctoral Training1 of 25
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many careers are in the Top Education & Teaching Careers guide?
- This guide covers 25 occupations, including Law Teachers, Postsecondary, Economics Teachers, Postsecondary, Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary, and 22 more.
- What is the salary range for careers in this guide?
- Salaries range from $78,630 (Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary) to $126,650 (Law Teachers, Postsecondary) median annual wage, based on BLS data.
- Which careers in this guide are growing fastest?
- The fastest-growing careers include Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (+8.1%), Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (+17.3%), Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary (+16.8%). Growth rates are projected from 2024 to 2034 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- What education is typically needed for these careers?
- The most common entry-level requirement is a Related Work Experience (17 of 25 careers). Education requirements vary across the guide.
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