Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $162,300 +66.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $87,130
90th percentile —
Employed locally 150
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $87,130
    25th
    $102,730
    50th (median)
    $162,300

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 236% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 136% 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
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270
    Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area $144,760

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Joplin, MO-KS $101,920
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $101,510
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $98,110
    Kansas City, MO-KS $95,170
    Wichita, KS $80,540
    Jackson, MS $75,110

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $21,520
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,600
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,750
    Instructional Coordinators $60,410
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $57,200
    Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $109,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lawrence, KS is 66.9% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $87,130 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,730.