Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $81,370 -16.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $39,010
90th percentile $135,460
Employed locally 470
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,010
    25th
    $61,530
    50th (median)
    $81,370
    75th
    $106,290
    90th
    $135,460

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 95% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 5% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Binghamton, NY $134,400
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $130,480
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $128,730
    Rochester, NY $99,200
    Syracuse, NY $98,610
    Ithaca, NY $96,220

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,790
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,760
    Instructional Coordinators $77,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Albany, NY is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Albany, NY is 16.3% below the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Albany?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $39,010 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,530.