University and College Teachers

At a Glance

Prepare class materials and grade exams and papers
Are usually called faculty
Are members of departments
Regularly interact with students and other faculty
Usually have flexible hours
Most have a doctorate degree (some have only a master's)

Career summary

University and college teachers teach classes, conduct research, and write papers.

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University and college teachers are also called faculty. They are usually organized into departments based on their subject or field.

Most faculty members teach several courses each term. They may teach undergraduate or graduate students, or both. They may give lectures to several hundred students in large lecture halls. They may also lead small seminars or supervise students in laboratories.

Faculty give lectures, lead discussions, and answer student questions. They prepare lectures, exams, and assignments. They develop classroom exercises or lab experiments. They also grade exams and papers. Faculty with large lecture classes may assign grading of exams to teaching assistants. Faculty advise students about what courses to take. Many supervise the teaching and research of graduate students.

In addition to their teaching duties, faculty must keep up with developments in their field. They read current literature and discuss it with other faculty. They attend professional conferences, and sometimes present their own work.

Faculty do research to expand knowledge in their field. They conduct experiments and collect and analyze data. They publish their findings in academic journals and books. They also use these findings to update the content of their courses.

Faculty may post course content and schedules on the Internet, and have contact with students via e-mail. Increasingly, student assignments are collected via e-mail or software that guards against plagiarism. Faculty often integrate social media into their classrooms and lectures.

Faculty also have administrative duties. Most serve on committees that deal with college policy or department matters. Other committees deal with academic issues, budgets, or hiring. Some faculty members work with student groups.

Some faculty are hired as non-tenure track, meaning they are hired for instructional purposes only. These individuals usually teach more courses per academic year but have limited administrative duties.

Related careers

This career is part of the Education and Training cluster of careers.

Related careers include:

Military careers

Job duties

Task list

The following list of tasks is specific to university and college teachers.

Teach several classes of varying sizes.
Prepare and give lectures, assignments, and exams.
Lead class discussion and answer questions.
Grade exams, papers, and assignments. May assign grading to assistants and supervise their work.
Advise and work with students individually. May supervise the work of graduate students.
Read current literature and attend professional conferences to keep up with developments in their field.
Do their own research by conducting experiments and collecting data. May examine documents, literature, and other sources.
Arrive at conclusions and publish findings in journals and books.
Use computer technology for research and as teaching aid in classroom.
Serve on committees that deal with academic and department policies and issues.
Advise and work with student organizations.
Revise curriculum, materials, and teaching methods to keep skills and the course up to date.

Common work activities

University and college teachers perform the following tasks. These tasks are common to many careers.

Teach others
Get information needed to do the job
Update and use job-related knowledge
Use computers
Think creatively
Explain the meaning of information to others
Make decisions and solve problems
Communicate with supervisors, peers, or subordinates
Organize, plan, and prioritize work
Analyze data or information
Establish and maintain relationships
Identify objects, actions, and events
Process information
Coach others
Document and record information
Develop goals and strategies
Judge the value of objects, services, or people
Communicate with people outside the organization
Schedule work and activities
Provide advice and consultation to others
Monitor events, materials, and surroundings
Guide, direct, and motivate others
Coordinate the work and activities of others
Evaluate information against standards
Develop and build teams

Work requirements

Working conditions

In a typical work setting, university and college teachers:

Interpersonal relationships

Have a high level of social contact with students and other faculty.
Are somewhat responsible for the work outcomes of graduate students, especially teachers in science fields.
Are sometimes placed in conflict situations in which students may be upset over a grade.
Speak in front of large groups of people on a daily basis.
Communicate with students and other faculty daily by telephone, e-mail, or in person.
Write letters and memos on a weekly basis.
Work in a group or as part of a team.

Physical work conditions

Nearly always work indoors.
May sometimes wear safety attire when exposed to contaminants or hazardous conditions. This is true for chemistry teachers and a few others who work with chemicals.
Work somewhat close to other people, such as when sharing office space.

Work performance

Must be sure their work is exact. Errors in research could lead to incorrect results.
Often make decisions that affect the reputation of the university or college. They rarely consult a supervisor before making a decision.
Rarely consult a supervisor before setting tasks and goals for the day.
Are moderately competitive with other faculty and universities or colleges.
Repeat the same physical and mental tasks, such as grading.

Hours/travel

Generally have a set schedule each week.
May work part time or full time, but most work more than 40 hours a week.
May work irregular hours, such as when teaching evening or weekend classes. This is usually true only for two-year college teachers.

Physical demands

University and college teachers frequently:

Sit for long periods of time.

It is important for university and college teachers to be able to:

Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
Understand the speech of another person.

It is not as important, but still necessary, for university and college teachers to be able to:

See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.

Skills and abilities

University and college teachers need to:

Communicate

Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Read and understand work-related materials.
Understand written information.
Understand spoken information.
Write clearly so other people can understand.
Listen to others and ask questions.

Reason and problem solve

Analyze ideas and use logic to determine their strengths and weaknesses.
Understand new information or materials by studying and working with them.
Combine several pieces of information and draw conclusions.
Use reasoning to discover answers to problems.
Recognize the nature of a problem.
Judge the costs and benefits of a possible action.
Notice when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
Follow guidelines to arrange objects or actions in a certain order.
Think of new ideas about a topic.
Develop rules that group items in various ways.
Think of original, unusual, or creative ways to solve problems.
Recognize when important changes happen or are likely to happen in a system.
Identify what must be changed to reach goals.

Manage oneself, people, time, and things

Check how well one is learning or doing something.
Manage the time of self and others.

Work with people

Teach others how to do something.
Use several methods to learn or teach new things.
Be aware of others' reactions and understand the possible causes.
Change behavior in relation to others' actions.

Education and training

Educational programs

The programs of study listed below will help you prepare for the occupation or career cluster you are exploring.

Programs of study directly related to this occupation

Training

To work as a university or college teacher, you typically need to:

have a high school diploma or equivalent;
have a bachelor's degree; and
have a master's or doctoral degree (PhD).

Education after high school

Most university and college teachers in full-time positions have a doctoral degree (PhD) in their field. Teachers who have only a master's degree may fill part-time, temporary jobs. At two-year colleges, a master's degree is also the minimum requirement for teaching. However, as the competition increases in this occupation, colleges will become more selective. You may find it more difficult to obtain a college teaching job if you do not have a doctoral degree.

To earn a doctoral degree, you need to complete four to eight years of full-time study beyond the bachelor's degree. To complete a doctoral degree, you must:

take courses and seminars;
pass exams in all major areas of your field;
write a dissertation based on your own original research; and
complete laboratory work if you are studying a natural science or engineering.

In some fields, you may need one to two years of postdoctoral study to qualify for a teaching position at a university.

Work experience

While completing a master's or doctoral degree, you may have the opportunity to teach undergraduate courses. This is good experience for someone who wants to be a college or university teacher.

Helpful high school courses

In high school, take classes that prepare you for college. A college preparatory curriculum may be different from your state's graduation requirements. You should also take as many courses as you can in the area of study you are most interested in.

You should also consider taking some advanced courses in high school. This includes Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses if they are available in your school. If you do well in these courses, you may receive college credit for them. Advanced courses can also strengthen your college application.

Helpful electives to take in high school that prepare you for this career include:

Computer Applications
Public Speaking
Teacher Assisting
Technical Writing

The courses listed above are meant to help you create your high school plan. If you have not already done so, talk to a school counselor or parent about the courses you are considering taking.

You should also check with a teacher or counselor to see if work-based learning opportunities are available in your school and community. These might include field trips, job shadowing, internships, and actual work experience. The goal of these activities is to help you connect your school experiences with real-life work.

Join some groups, try some hobbies, or volunteer with an organization that interests you. By participating in activities you can have fun, make new friends, and learn about yourself. Maybe one of them will help direct you to a future career. Here are examples of activities and groups that may be available in your high school or community.

Things to know

Employers look for applicants who have excellent teaching skills. They also look for excellent research and writing skills. Universities evaluate the quality of published articles when hiring teachers. Many employers hire teachers based on their department's needs for certain specialty areas. Some employers prefer to hire teachers with postdoctoral experience. This is most common for teachers in the natural sciences.

Full-time faculty positions are usually on a tenure-track. This means teachers have the chance to gain tenure, which protects them from being fired without just cause. There is less competition for part-time and temporary positions without tenure.

Experience working with diverse populations and new technology is beneficial. Some employers also look for applicants who have fundraising experience. The ability to work effectively with coworkers in a diverse work environment is important.

Tips

Experience from student teaching internships and part-time jobs will increase employment opportunities.

Costs to workers

Some workers may wish to join a professional association, which may have annual dues.

Job listings

Listed below are links to job categories from the National Labor Exchange that relate to this career. Once you get a list of jobs, you can view information about individual jobs and find out how to apply. If your job search finds too many openings, or if you wish to search for jobs outside of Washington, you will need to refine your search.

To get a listing of current jobs from the WorkSource system, go to the WorkSource website (external link) .

Wages

Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1041)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$48,630	$70,650	$88,800	$102,230	$133,180
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$42,240	$59,390	$84,640	$115,460	$149,720

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1061)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$45,910	$56,050	$72,350	$92,140	$120,670
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$52,519	$62,411	$77,954	$100,312	$129,669
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$59,692	$73,316	$94,339	$142,235	$188,987
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$45,330	$61,610	$83,940	$118,390	$159,390

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Architecture teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1031)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$61,108	$70,314	$80,339	$132,786	$157,733
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$42,540	$62,440	$86,980	$125,020	$174,300

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1062)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$38,270	$51,070	$65,090	$94,540	$125,350
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$48,014	$58,324	$76,641	$105,780	$133,598
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$52,295	$57,170	$64,678	$83,278	$167,145
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$36,380	$51,780	$74,440	$103,140	$153,790

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1121)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$42,180	$49,370	$61,280	$78,810	$100,770
Bellingham	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$43,397	$50,208	$63,574	$83,646	$101,927
Olympia-Tumwater	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$43,801	$46,701	$51,537	$59,463	$65,582
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$44,761	$53,997	$65,232	$83,075	$105,148
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$50,690	$57,849	$67,235	$94,883	$132,956
Walla Walla	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$41,831	$54,450	$69,617	$86,422	$105,686
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$36,360	$51,550	$69,960	$98,690	$146,290

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1051)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$46,510	$58,380	$85,380	$123,280	$158,950
Bellingham	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$44,313	$58,011	$75,143	$89,652	$101,507
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$52,421	$73,705	$105,501	$136,676	$168,705
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$52,468	$63,150	$77,520	$117,406	$155,857
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$47,820	$65,400	$90,860	$126,110	$170,200

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Biological science teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1042)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$45,170	$54,320	$68,110	$100,620	$154,300
Bellingham	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$46,636	$56,174	$73,744	$90,062	$102,752
Olympia-Tumwater	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$43,960	$47,101	$52,336	$60,695	$66,300
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$49,919	$60,361	$80,646	$129,519	$183,590
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$50,025	$62,415	$82,064	$132,487	$157,158
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$44,550	$59,510	$82,550	$119,400	$169,290

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Business teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1011)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$43,650	$52,950	$65,390	$112,990	$165,550
Bellingham	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$43,156	$82,795	$112,201	$129,310	$144,959
Olympia-Tumwater	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$53,706	$58,895	$67,544	$76,753	$82,280
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$45,943	$58,124	$81,980	$143,139	(1)
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$49,858	$57,505	$66,276	$107,357	$155,654
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$37,890	$55,220	$83,960	$130,800	$195,120

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Chemistry teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1052)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$44,110	$52,030	$61,610	$78,270	$109,930
Bellingham	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$46,400	$54,293	$65,383	$80,316	$103,933
Olympia-Tumwater	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$31,696	$46,748	$55,814	$63,585	$70,947
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$46,197	$54,871	$65,574	$95,638	$155,669
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$52,529	$62,571	$82,910	$120,944	$153,185
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$44,970	$58,700	$79,550	$111,180	$158,830

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Communications teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1122)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$41,310	$46,970	$56,590	$68,170	$82,030
Bellingham	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$43,151	$48,119	$61,054	$76,123	$84,066
Olympia-Tumwater	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$44,014	$47,236	$52,607	$59,864	$64,472
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$41,981	$49,320	$59,389	$72,924	$94,292
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$41,691	$55,873	$66,147	$84,954	$153,232
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$35,870	$49,570	$68,910	$95,250	$133,570

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Computer science teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1021)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$43,890	$52,600	$66,060	$94,910	$142,310
Bellingham	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$32,392	$49,625	$73,357	$99,057	$124,601
Olympia-Tumwater	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$46,288	$52,922	$59,358	$65,499	$74,918
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$48,308	$59,603	$79,161	$124,755	$165,197
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$51,860	$64,391	$99,031	$138,869	$159,902
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$41,820	$58,250	$82,220	$119,690	$166,710

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Criminal justice and law enforcement teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1111)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$38,540	$44,360	$51,650	$67,180	$82,560
Olympia-Tumwater	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$47,026	$54,825	$68,087	$77,026	$82,389
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$33,184	$42,752	$50,673	$61,794	$108,937
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$35,910	$46,910	$61,900	$87,620	$124,180

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Economics teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1063)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$44,420	$53,620	$70,300	$109,610	$153,470
Bellingham	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$59,712	$87,128	$109,068	$130,209	$151,336
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$46,277	$57,041	$80,514	$126,468	$186,646
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$54,154	$66,326	$92,866	$124,144	$169,374
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$51,070	$72,430	$101,480	$141,690	$202,460

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Education teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1081)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$38,290	$51,380	$65,570	$85,340	$112,690
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$39,907	$54,521	$66,308	$93,442	$126,038
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$40,587	$53,952	$60,142	$66,287	$83,709
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$32,680	$47,350	$64,780	$89,300	$124,580

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Engineering teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1032)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$47,540	$63,090	$91,460	$130,130	$169,330
Bellingham	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$33,809	$35,896	$39,376	$69,902	$85,066
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$59,443	$84,609	$113,645	$149,695	$189,072
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$53,051	$67,084	$88,718	$117,189	$149,215
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$52,440	$74,810	$101,720	$140,030	$189,390

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

English language and literature teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1123)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$41,180	$46,960	$57,250	$71,730	$92,220
Bellingham	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$35,669	$44,584	$58,215	$74,289	$90,610
Bremerton-Silverdale	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$44,277	$47,893	$55,521	$91,872	$101,363
Olympia-Tumwater	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$44,244	$47,812	$53,870	$63,756	$74,020
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$43,847	$50,850	$61,527	$79,753	$105,275
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$38,762	$54,727	$66,823	$84,951	$129,228
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$37,180	$48,860	$66,590	$94,790	$135,020

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Environmental science teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1053)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$42,070	$55,820	$76,060	$118,720	$180,620
Bellingham	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$30,368	$46,722	$64,560	$84,021	$99,064
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$53,787	$64,631	$133,311	$186,852	(1)
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$54,273	$60,205	$73,585	$104,267	$152,818
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$42,930	$58,240	$79,910	$113,460	$158,230

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Foreign language and literature teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1124)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$42,640	$48,860	$60,400	$78,240	$104,110
Bellingham	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$47,394	$57,036	$71,556	$82,000	$94,503
Olympia-Tumwater	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$42,132	$44,514	$48,483	$52,452	$59,722
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$44,728	$53,426	$65,700	$88,008	$124,547
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$48,567	$56,206	$64,900	$88,440	$136,421
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$38,910	$50,890	$67,640	$96,850	$137,860

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1043)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$61,790	$86,800	$103,980	$135,230	$161,820
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$47,820	$64,830	$86,900	$114,890	$146,550

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Geography teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1064)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$41,120	$48,460	$66,240	$83,960	$127,570
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$42,165	$52,339	$85,332	$132,805	$160,746
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$49,071	$57,186	$69,093	$103,909	$169,739
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$42,480	$60,070	$80,350	$106,810	$148,550

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Health specialties teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1071)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$61,120	$95,680	$140,010	$199,440	(2)
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$63,955	$99,501	$144,836	$204,654	(1)
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$60,821	$87,528	$134,036	$202,937	(1)
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$43,370	$61,280	$97,370	$160,580	(2)

(1) Wage estimate is not available.
(2) Wages are greater than $90/hour or $187,200/year.

History teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1125)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$43,530	$51,650	$63,790	$81,500	$107,250
Bellingham	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$47,832	$55,892	$65,200	$87,469	$102,643
Olympia-Tumwater	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$43,595	$46,189	$50,512	$58,925	$72,163
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$46,221	$56,744	$72,317	$98,680	$135,100
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$50,947	$65,113	$80,293	$110,839	$173,054
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$40,600	$55,410	$74,590	$99,860	$134,170

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Home economics teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1192)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$41,540	$52,590	$61,470	$78,740	$95,790
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$42,445	$53,974	$60,534	$68,391	$88,069
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$38,770	$52,930	$71,380	$96,460	$123,010

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Law teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1112)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$37,660	$46,980	$93,430	$152,290	$192,350
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$38,177	$47,409	$94,391	$154,209	$195,405
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$36,000	$59,250	$111,140	$179,140	(2)

(1) Wage estimate is not available.
(2) Wages are greater than $90/hour or $187,200/year.

Library science teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1082)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$53,360	$70,920	$91,670	$119,350	$145,840
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$54,610	$74,519	$95,802	$123,191	$151,412
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$45,010	$56,550	$71,560	$90,550	$111,230

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Mathematical science teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1022)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$43,220	$51,510	$63,030	$82,330	$128,660
Bellingham	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$40,965	$53,563	$70,618	$83,499	$100,632
Kennewick-Richland	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$46,929	$57,103	$84,779	$124,226	$161,033
Olympia-Tumwater	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$42,800	$48,428	$56,287	$62,288	$65,889
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$45,599	$55,605	$70,280	$111,138	$157,642
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$54,830	$64,360	$85,147	$140,327	$165,046
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$39,970	$53,030	$73,230	$104,810	$158,360

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1126)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$45,010	$54,610	$67,040	$82,180	$112,390
Bellingham	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$42,355	$50,186	$68,022	$85,620	$104,545
Olympia-Tumwater	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$48,506	$55,173	$60,565	$65,959	$75,530
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$47,657	$57,753	$72,525	$94,254	$132,833
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$29,783	$41,837	$63,266	$94,508	$146,655
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$38,860	$53,410	$71,890	$98,160	$135,170

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Physics teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1054)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$45,720	$54,760	$69,470	$104,210	$145,400
Olympia-Tumwater	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$29,081	$42,322	$50,191	$58,645	$63,984
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$48,518	$59,171	$82,460	$124,982	$165,071
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$51,404	$61,579	$80,819	$109,184	$139,495
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$49,260	$65,360	$90,800	$126,910	$174,490

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Political science teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1065)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$45,200	$56,020	$74,760	$103,190	$150,020
Olympia-Tumwater	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$43,699	$46,448	$51,030	$57,865	$63,672
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$48,390	$62,666	$84,999	$123,996	$167,753
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$48,005	$58,770	$74,774	$101,923	$152,087
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$43,310	$60,980	$83,370	$117,590	$177,360

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Psychology teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1066)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$41,700	$49,600	$62,490	$79,060	$102,620
Bellingham	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$44,416	$53,962	$73,322	$83,555	$101,334
Olympia-Tumwater	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$42,649	$45,571	$50,440	$58,646	$67,231
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$42,820	$53,967	$66,680	$88,890	$116,580
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$47,780	$56,822	$64,467	$92,063	$125,985
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$39,350	$55,880	$76,710	$107,700	$155,710

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1193)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$37,300	$43,630	$50,970	$60,700	$71,210
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$37,690	$44,536	$53,262	$62,881	$77,479
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$44,668	$53,697	$78,636	$114,202	$145,986
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$32,620	$44,890	$62,620	$89,610	$127,970

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Social work teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1113)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$40,280	$48,550	$69,250	$103,010	$160,230
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$40,963	$50,275	$76,725	$112,968	$176,869
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$39,116	$57,472	$70,566	$101,287	$158,788
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$34,940	$51,320	$68,300	$93,900	$134,740

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Sociology teachers, postsecondary (SOC 25-1067)

Location	Pay Period
Location	Pay Period	10%	25%	Median	75%	90%
Washington	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$43,980	$51,970	$62,980	$82,190	$114,660
Bellingham	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$49,724	$62,492	$78,358	$94,557	$105,813
Olympia-Tumwater	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$44,002	$47,207	$52,548	$62,802	$73,381
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$46,143	$55,540	$68,116	$102,187	$141,370
Vancouver	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$49,161	$59,079	$73,314	$94,928	$128,558
United States	Hourly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Monthly	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)	(1)
	Yearly	$38,440	$54,350	$74,140	$100,020	$138,500

(1) Wage estimate is not available.

Wages for university and college teachers vary by the subject they teach. Many faculty have additional earnings from research, consulting, publications, or teaching extra classes.

Faculty in four-year institutions earn higher salaries, on average, than do those in two-year schools. Average faculty salaries in public institutions were lower than those in private schools. Faculty at religiously affiliated private colleges and universities have the lowest average salaries.

Salaries are also higher in fields with high-paying jobs outside the university. Schools pay teachers in these areas more to keep them from leaving the university for higher-paying jobs elsewhere. For example, teachers of law, business, engineering, and computer science earn higher salaries than teachers of education or English.

Most full-time faculty receive benefits. These include sick leave, health insurance, and a retirement plan. In addition, most faculty receive some unique benefits. They may have summers and school holidays off. They have access to campus facilities and tuition waivers for their dependents. They also receive travel allowances and paid sabbatical leaves. Part-time faculty usually receive fewer benefits.

Because teachers usually work a ten-month year, their wages are reported annually.

Employment and outlook

Washington outlook

In Washington, competition for most positions is strong, especially in the arts and humanities. State budget cuts will also limit job opportunities for faculty. In all academic fields, most job openings are likely to be for part-time and non-tenure track positions.

#might add some text from Carol's suggested PBS report http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/is-academia-suffering-adjunctivitis/ (external link) Decided to leave comments as they are 4/14/15 cj.

The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1041)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	43	14.0%	16.1%	5
Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan Counties	18	11.1%	13.4%	2
United States	13,300	4.5%	5.2%	1,200

Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1061)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	179	16.8%	16.1%	20
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	10	10.0%	8.6%	1
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	26	19.2%	14.6%	3
King County	78	19.2%	19.6%	9
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	18	16.7%	13.8%	2
Pierce County	17	17.6%	15.2%	2
Spokane County	55	7.3%	13.9%	5
United States	7,300	6.8%	5.2%	700

Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1031)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	109	16.5%	16.1%	12
King County	105	19.0%	19.6%	12
United States	8,900	7.9%	5.2%	800

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1062)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	176	16.5%	16.1%	20
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	10	10.0%	8.6%	1
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	32	18.8%	14.6%	4
King County	121	18.2%	19.6%	14
Spokane County	14	7.1%	13.9%	1
United States	12,600	7.1%	5.2%	1,200

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1121)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	1,181	16.3%	16.1%	134
Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan Counties	17	17.6%	13.4%	2
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	69	2.9%	8.6%	5
Benton and Franklin Counties	15	20.0%	15.0%	1
Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties	35	11.4%	11.9%	3
Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties	57	19.3%	15.2%	7
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	64	18.8%	14.1%	7
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	148	18.2%	14.6%	17
King County	579	18.7%	19.6%	69
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	93	18.3%	13.8%	11
Pierce County	22	18.2%	15.2%	2
Snohomish County	36	19.4%	12.4%	5
Spokane County	356	7.9%	13.9%	33
United States	118,900	7.8%	5.2%	11,100

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1051)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	310	16.5%	16.1%	35
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	18	5.6%	8.6%	1
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	24	16.7%	14.6%	2
King County	211	18.5%	19.6%	25
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	18	16.7%	13.8%	2
Spokane County	52	9.6%	13.9%	5
United States	13,400	3.7%	5.2%	1,200

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1042)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	955	16.3%	16.1%	108
Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan Counties	10	10.0%	13.4%	1
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	56	1.8%	8.6%	4
Benton and Franklin Counties	13	15.4%	15.0%	1
Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties	35	11.4%	11.9%	3
Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties	26	15.4%	15.2%	2
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	36	19.4%	14.1%	5
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	56	17.9%	14.6%	6
King County	589	18.7%	19.6%	70
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	37	16.2%	13.8%	5
Pierce County	46	17.4%	15.2%	5
Snohomish County	25	20.0%	12.4%	3
Spokane County	132	8.3%	13.9%	12
United States	64,500	11.6%	5.2%	6,400

Business Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1011)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	822	16.2%	16.1%	93
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	48	2.1%	8.6%	4
Benton and Franklin Counties	19	21.1%	15.0%	2
Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties	33	12.1%	11.9%	3
Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties	23	17.4%	15.2%	2
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	29	17.2%	14.1%	3
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	108	17.6%	14.6%	12
King County	408	18.6%	19.6%	49
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	71	16.9%	13.8%	8
Pierce County	28	17.9%	15.2%	3
Snohomish County	39	20.5%	12.4%	5
Spokane County	210	7.6%	13.9%	20
United States	108,000	14.7%	5.2%	11,200

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1052)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	460	17.6%	16.1%	53
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	27	3.7%	8.6%	2
Benton and Franklin Counties	13	15.4%	15.0%	1
Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties	13	7.7%	11.9%	1
Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties	14	14.3%	15.2%	1
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	23	21.7%	14.1%	2
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	45	17.8%	14.6%	5
King County	223	19.7%	19.6%	26
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	25	20.0%	13.8%	3
Pierce County	36	16.7%	15.2%	4
Snohomish County	17	23.5%	12.4%	2
Spokane County	93	8.6%	13.9%	9
United States	26,700	6.4%	5.2%	2,400

Communications Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1122)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	413	16.2%	16.1%	46
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	24	4.2%	8.6%	2
Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties	10	10.0%	11.9%	1
Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties	31	19.4%	15.2%	4
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	14	21.4%	14.1%	1
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	66	18.2%	14.6%	7
King County	167	18.6%	19.6%	19
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	31	19.4%	13.8%	4
Pierce County	18	22.2%	15.2%	2
Snohomish County	16	18.8%	12.4%	2
Spokane County	105	7.6%	13.9%	10
United States	35,800	5.3%	5.2%	3,200

Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1021)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	520	16.3%	16.1%	59
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	30	3.3%	8.6%	2
Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties	27	11.1%	11.9%	2
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	17	17.6%	14.1%	2
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	43	18.6%	14.6%	5
King County	290	18.6%	19.6%	34
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	55	18.2%	13.8%	6
Pierce County	16	18.8%	15.2%	2
Snohomish County	16	18.8%	12.4%	2
Spokane County	92	7.6%	13.9%	9
United States	40,200	4.2%	5.2%	3,600

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1111)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	70	15.7%	16.1%	8
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	12	16.7%	14.1%	1
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	11	18.2%	14.6%	1
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	19	21.1%	13.8%	2
Spokane County	11	9.1%	13.9%	1
United States	18,100	8.3%	5.2%	1,700

Economics Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1063)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	185	16.2%	16.1%	20
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	11	0.0%	8.6%	1
Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties	11	18.2%	15.2%	1
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	29	20.7%	14.6%	4
King County	72	18.1%	19.6%	8
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	11	18.2%	13.8%	1
Pierce County	16	18.8%	15.2%	2
Spokane County	57	8.8%	13.9%	5
United States	16,400	7.9%	5.2%	1,500

Education Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1081)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	700	16.3%	16.1%	79
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	41	2.4%	8.6%	3
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	25	20.0%	14.1%	3
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	136	17.6%	14.6%	15
King County	425	18.8%	19.6%	50
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	76	18.4%	13.8%	8
Spokane County	155	7.7%	13.9%	14
United States	78,600	7.8%	5.2%	7,400

Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1032)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	826	23.2%	16.1%	107
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	48	10.4%	8.6%	4
Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties	16	25.0%	15.2%	2
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	27	25.9%	14.1%	4
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	84	25.0%	14.6%	11
King County	618	25.7%	19.6%	84
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	16	31.3%	13.8%	2
Snohomish County	12	25.0%	12.4%	1
Spokane County	34	14.7%	13.9%	3
United States	47,500	11.2%	5.2%	4,700

English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1123)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	1,179	16.3%	16.1%	134
Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan Counties	25	16.0%	13.4%	2
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	69	2.9%	8.6%	5
Benton and Franklin Counties	22	18.2%	15.0%	2
Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties	54	13.0%	11.9%	6
Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties	68	17.6%	15.2%	8
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	54	20.4%	14.1%	6
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	179	17.9%	14.6%	20
King County	484	18.6%	19.6%	57
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	55	18.2%	13.8%	6
Pierce County	64	17.2%	15.2%	7
Snohomish County	60	18.3%	12.4%	7
Spokane County	194	7.7%	13.9%	18
United States	83,000	4.1%	5.2%	7,300

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1053)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	152	17.8%	16.1%	18
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	67	19.4%	14.6%	8
King County	76	21.1%	19.6%	10
Spokane County	35	8.6%	13.9%	3
United States	7,600	5.3%	5.2%	700

Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1124)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	499	16.4%	16.1%	56
Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan Counties	10	10.0%	13.4%	1
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	29	3.4%	8.6%	2
Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties	10	20.0%	11.9%	1
Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties	18	16.7%	15.2%	2
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	21	14.3%	14.1%	2
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	51	17.6%	14.6%	6
King County	263	18.6%	19.6%	31
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	20	20.0%	13.8%	2
Pierce County	35	17.1%	15.2%	4
Snohomish County	14	21.4%	12.4%	1
Spokane County	139	7.9%	13.9%	13
United States	31,900	7.8%	5.2%	3,000

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1043)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	99	16.2%	16.1%	11
King County	87	18.4%	19.6%	10
United States	2,600	3.8%	5.2%	200

Geography Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1064)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	86	16.3%	16.1%	9
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	16	12.5%	14.6%	1
King County	38	18.4%	19.6%	5
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	15	20.0%	13.8%	1
Spokane County	22	4.5%	13.9%	2
United States	4,800	6.3%	5.2%	400

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1071)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	4,242	35.3%	16.1%	671
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	248	19.4%	8.6%	30
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	11	27.3%	14.6%	1
King County	3,976	38.1%	19.6%	655
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	90	36.7%	13.8%	14
Spokane County	20	25.0%	13.9%	2
United States	254,800	23.2%	5.2%	29,400

History Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1125)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	289	16.3%	16.1%	33
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	17	0.0%	8.6%	1
Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties	12	16.7%	15.2%	1
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	17	17.6%	14.1%	2
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	35	20.0%	14.6%	4
King County	132	18.2%	19.6%	15
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	17	17.6%	13.8%	2
Pierce County	11	18.2%	15.2%	1
Snohomish County	12	16.7%	12.4%	1
Spokane County	82	7.3%	13.9%	8
United States	25,800	6.2%	5.2%	2,400

Home Economics Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1192)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	89	15.7%	16.1%	9
King County	25	16.0%	19.6%	2
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	31	19.4%	13.8%	4
Spokane County	12	8.3%	13.9%	1
United States	2,500	4.0%	5.2%	200

Law Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1112)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	174	16.7%	16.1%	19
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	10	10.0%	8.6%	1
King County	167	18.6%	19.6%	19
United States	23,100	10.4%	5.2%	2,200

Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1082)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	99	17.2%	16.1%	11
King County	89	20.2%	19.6%	11
United States	5,700	5.3%	5.2%	500

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1022)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	852	16.3%	16.1%	97
Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan Counties	11	18.2%	13.4%	1
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	50	2.0%	8.6%	4
Benton and Franklin Counties	14	21.4%	15.0%	1
Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties	30	10.0%	11.9%	3
Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties	33	15.2%	15.2%	3
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	39	17.9%	14.1%	5
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	92	18.5%	14.6%	11
King County	429	18.6%	19.6%	51
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	39	17.9%	13.8%	5
Pierce County	52	17.3%	15.2%	6
Snohomish County	39	20.5%	12.4%	5
Spokane County	128	8.6%	13.9%	12
United States	61,100	2.9%	5.2%	5,300

Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1126)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	273	16.1%	16.1%	31
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	16	0.0%	8.6%	1
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	13	15.4%	14.1%	1
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	19	15.8%	14.6%	2
King County	135	18.5%	19.6%	16
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	14	14.3%	13.8%	1
Pierce County	29	17.2%	15.2%	3
Spokane County	80	7.5%	13.9%	8
United States	31,700	9.8%	5.2%	3,100

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1054)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	372	17.7%	16.1%	43
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	22	4.5%	8.6%	2
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	14	14.3%	14.1%	1
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	21	23.8%	14.6%	2
King County	243	20.2%	19.6%	30
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	12	25.0%	13.8%	1
Pierce County	12	16.7%	15.2%	1
Snohomish County	14	21.4%	12.4%	1
Spokane County	62	8.1%	13.9%	6
United States	17,300	6.4%	5.2%	1,600

Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1065)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	386	16.3%	16.1%	44
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	23	0.0%	8.6%	2
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	13	15.4%	14.1%	1
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	25	16.0%	14.6%	2
King County	274	19.0%	19.6%	32
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	10	20.0%	13.8%	1
Pierce County	11	18.2%	15.2%	1
Spokane County	51	7.8%	13.9%	4
United States	20,300	7.4%	5.2%	1,900

Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1066)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	573	16.2%	16.1%	65
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	34	0.0%	8.6%	3
Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties	14	7.1%	11.9%	1
Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties	12	16.7%	15.2%	1
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	40	17.5%	14.1%	5
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	67	17.9%	14.6%	7
King County	295	18.6%	19.6%	35
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	41	19.5%	13.8%	5
Pierce County	21	14.3%	15.2%	2
Snohomish County	19	15.8%	12.4%	2
Spokane County	103	7.8%	13.9%	10
United States	47,900	11.7%	5.2%	4,800

Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1193)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	260	16.5%	16.1%	29
Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan Counties	12	16.7%	13.4%	1
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	15	0.0%	8.6%	1
Clallam, Jefferson, and Kitsap Counties	10	10.0%	11.9%	1
Clark, Cowlitz, and Wahkiakum Counties	34	17.6%	15.2%	4
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	21	19.0%	14.6%	2
King County	76	17.1%	19.6%	8
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	23	17.4%	13.8%	2
Pierce County	10	10.0%	15.2%	1
Snohomish County	18	22.2%	12.4%	2
Spokane County	66	7.6%	13.9%	6
United States	20,000	4.5%	5.2%	1,800

Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1113)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	189	17.5%	16.1%	21
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	11	0.0%	8.6%	1
King County	155	20.6%	19.6%	18
United States	16,100	7.5%	5.2%	1,500

Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1067)

		This occupation	All occupations
Location	Current employment	Growth over 10 years		Annual openings
Washington	243	16.5%	16.1%	27
Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties	14	7.1%	8.6%	1
Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pacific, and Thurston Counties	13	23.1%	14.1%	1
Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom Counties	24	16.7%	14.6%	2
King County	110	19.1%	19.6%	13
Kittitas, Klickitat, Skamania, and Yakima Counties	19	21.1%	13.8%	2
Pierce County	13	23.1%	15.2%	1
Spokane County	55	7.3%	13.9%	5
United States	17,400	6.3%	5.2%	1,600

National employment

Most university and college teachers work at public or private colleges and universities.

Major employers:

Colleges and universities
Vocational and trade schools

National outlook

Demand for this occupation will be strong. College enrollment is expected to increase. This will be due to growth in the college-age population. At the same time, many faculty will retire, opening even more positions. Also, the number of people receiving doctoral (PhD) degrees is expected to grow more slowly than in the past. This will ease the competition for jobs.

Despite expected job growth, colleges may increasingly hire part-time or adjunct faculty. There has been a recent trend to hire more part-time faculty to save money on pay and benefits. If funding remains tight, this trend is likely to continue. Competition is expected to remain strong for tenure-track positions.

Other resources

American Association of University Professors
1133 Nineteenth Street NW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20036
202.737.5900

Chronicle of Higher Education

Higheredjobs Online

Washington Federation of Teachers
625 Andover Park West, Suite 111
Tukwila, WA 98188
206.242.4777

References

Career cluster

Education and Training

Career path

Social

O*Net occupations

O*Net job zone

Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed. Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience.

DOT occupation

Faculty Member, College or University (090.227-010)

Strong Interest Inventory

Biologist
Business Education Teacher
Chemist
College Instructor
English Teacher
Foreign Language Teacher
Geographer
Geologist
Mathematician
Mathematics Teacher
Physicist
Science Teacher
Social Science Teacher
Sociologist
University Professor

Holland occupational clusters

Social/Artistic/Investigative
Social/Artistic/Realistic
Social/Enterprising/Artistic
Social/Enterprising/Investigative
Social/Investigative/Artistic
Social/Investigative/Conventional
Social/Investigative/Enterprising
Social/Investigative/Realistic

COPSystem

Service Professional