U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsPlan, direct, or coordinate research, instructional, student administration and services, and other educational activities at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.
Employment estimate and mean wage estimates for this occupation:
| Employment (1) | Employment RSE (3) |
Mean hourly wage |
Mean annual wage (2) |
Wage RSE (3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110,360 | 1.5 % | $46.48 | $96,680 | 0.9 % |
Percentile wage estimates for this occupation:
| Percentile | 10% | 25% | 50% (Median) |
75% | 90% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $22.66 | $29.54 | $40.24 | $56.27 | $79.11 |
| Annual Wage (2) | $47,130 | $61,440 | $83,710 | $117,040 | $164,540 |
Industries with the highest published employment and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all industries with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
Industries with the highest levels of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 81,480 | 2.88 | $48.52 | $100,920 |
| Junior Colleges | 20,590 | 2.70 | $40.36 | $83,960 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | 3,410 | 2.21 | $38.92 | $80,960 |
| Business Schools and Computer and Management Training | 1,220 | 1.48 | $40.03 | $83,250 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 1,010 | 0.01 | $43.24 | $89,940 |
Industries with the highest concentration of employment in this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 81,480 | 2.88 | $48.52 | $100,920 |
| Junior Colleges | 20,590 | 2.70 | $40.36 | $83,960 |
| Technical and Trade Schools | 3,410 | 2.21 | $38.92 | $80,960 |
| Business Schools and Computer and Management Training | 1,220 | 1.48 | $40.03 | $83,250 |
| Educational Support Services | 660 | 0.50 | $40.13 | $83,470 |
Top paying industries for this occupation:
| Industry | Employment (1) | Percent of industry employment | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local Government (OES Designation) | 60 | (7) | $58.60 | $121,900 |
| General Medical and Surgical Hospitals | 420 | 0.01 | $56.44 | $117,400 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | 170 | 0.01 | $53.94 | $112,200 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | 81,480 | 2.88 | $48.52 | $100,920 |
| Elementary and Secondary Schools | 1,010 | 0.01 | $43.24 | $89,940 |
States and areas with the highest published employment, location quotients, and wages for this occupation are provided. For a list of all areas with employment in this occupation, see the Create Customized Tables function.
States with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 8,850 | 0.63 | 0.73 | $48.97 | $101,850 |
| Texas | 8,210 | 0.81 | 0.94 | $50.44 | $104,910 |
| New York | 7,490 | 0.90 | 1.03 | $51.44 | $106,990 |
| Massachusetts | 6,400 | 2.05 | 2.36 | $50.39 | $104,810 |
| Pennsylvania | 6,080 | 1.11 | 1.28 | $48.93 | $101,780 |
States with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 6,400 | 2.05 | 2.36 | $50.39 | $104,810 |
| District of Columbia | 1,290 | 2.02 | 2.33 | $40.32 | $83,860 |
| North Carolina | 5,940 | 1.57 | 1.81 | $43.00 | $89,450 |
| Mississippi | 1,510 | 1.41 | 1.63 | $38.78 | $80,670 |
| West Virginia | 920 | 1.34 | 1.54 | $35.75 | $74,360 |
Top paying States for this occupation:
| State | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 2,090 | 0.56 | 0.64 | $57.29 | $119,170 |
| Hawaii | 260 | 0.46 | 0.53 | $54.28 | $112,910 |
| Nevada | 510 | 0.46 | 0.53 | $52.49 | $109,190 |
| Alaska | 100 | 0.32 | 0.37 | $51.78 | $107,700 |
| Michigan | 3,750 | 1.00 | 1.15 | $51.61 | $107,360 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest employment level in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-White Plains-Wayne, NY-NJ Metropolitan Division | 4,610 | 0.92 | 1.06 | $54.10 | $112,530 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, MA NECTA Division | 3,430 | 2.07 | 2.38 | $54.82 | $114,030 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, CA Metropolitan Division | 2,760 | 0.72 | 0.83 | $48.72 | $101,340 |
| Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division | 2,490 | 1.38 | 1.59 | $55.18 | $114,770 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Division | 2,460 | 1.08 | 1.24 | $41.61 | $86,550 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA | 2,360 | 1.07 | 1.24 | $48.32 | $100,510 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 2,050 | 1.22 | 1.40 | $49.46 | $102,880 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Joliet, IL Metropolitan Division | 2,040 | 0.58 | 0.66 | $47.17 | $98,120 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 1,690 | 3.45 | 3.97 | $45.15 | $93,910 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 1,430 | 0.85 | 0.98 | $36.45 | $75,820 |
Metropolitan areas with the highest concentration of jobs and location quotients in this occupation:
| Metropolitan area | Employment (1) | Employment per thousand jobs | Location quotient (9) | Hourly mean wage | Annual mean wage (2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Station-Bryan, TX | 670 | 7.20 | 8.29 | $46.21 | $96,120 |
| Brockton-Bridgewater-Easton, MA NECTA Division | 330 | 3.83 | 4.41 | $40.17 | $83,540 |
| Auburn-Opelika, AL | 170 | 3.57 | 4.11 | $68.12 | $141,690 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 1,690 | 3.45 | 3.97 | $45.15 | $93,910 |
| Durham, NC | 850 | 3.17 | 3.65 | $54.21 | $112,760 |
| Ithaca, NY | 150 | 2.96 | 3.40 | $57.85 | $120,330 |
| Provo-Orem, UT | 430 | 2.57 | 2.96 | $35.81 | $74,480 |
| New Haven, CT | 660 | 2.51 | 2.89 | $50.46 | $104,960 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | 220 | 2.47 | 2.85 | $51.54 | $107,200 |
| Savannah, GA | 360 | 2.47 | 2.85 | $50.91 | $105,900 |