Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Ithaca, NY

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

Median annual salary $83,680 +16.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $66,040
90th percentile $180,080
Employed locally 200
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,040
    25th
    $66,040
    50th (median)
    $83,680
    75th
    $180,080
    90th
    $180,080

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 115% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 15% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Nearby metros — Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $95,060
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $77,300
    Rochester, NY $76,950
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $76,920
    Syracuse, NY $71,590

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $127,430
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $138,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,180
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $96,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $64,140
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $79,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Ithaca?

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

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Ithaca, NY is 16.1% above the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Education Teachers, Postsecondary in Ithaca?

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $66,040 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,040.