Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Augusta, GA-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Median annual salary $87,430 -10.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $53,520
90th percentile $130,210
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,520
    25th
    $61,000
    50th (median)
    $87,430
    75th
    $110,610
    90th
    $130,210

    Augusta economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,628 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 131% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 31% above 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
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $109,100
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $108,340
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $101,390
    Michigan $100,730
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $97,640
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $96,770

    Related occupations in Augusta, GA-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$60,660
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$23,020
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,320
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63,040
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$29,310
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$80,100

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Augusta, GA-SC is 10.1% 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 Augusta?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $53,520 per year in Augusta, GA-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,000.