Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Houma, LA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA

Median annual salary $108,870 +11.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,920
90th percentile $218,880
Employed locally 110
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,920
    25th
    $65,690
    50th (median)
    $108,870
    75th
    $175,260
    90th
    $218,880

    Houma economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,269 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 169% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 69% 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
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Alaska $142,230
    Flagstaff, AZ $141,530
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $140,010
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $133,750
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $131,590

    Related occupations in Houma, LA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $51,600
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,110
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $50,900
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $51,120
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $51,710
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $49,860

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houma, LA is 11.9% above 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 Houma?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $51,920 per year in Houma, LA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,690.