Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $98,610 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,410
90th percentile $166,410
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,410
    25th
    $73,740
    50th (median)
    $98,610
    75th
    $126,880
    90th
    $166,410

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 134% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 34% 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
    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
    Ithaca, NY $96,220
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $95,800

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,720
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,400
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,930
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $63,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Syracuse, NY is 1.4% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,410 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,740.