Table 5. Annual mean wages for selected occupations in private and State colleges, universities, and professional schools, May 2009
Occupation |
Annual mean wage, private colleges and universities |
Annual mean wage, State colleges and universities |
Wage difference (private-State) |
Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary |
$83,730 |
$66,000 |
$17,730 |
Anthropology and archeology teachers, postsecondary |
83,950 |
71,020 |
12,930 |
Engineering teachers, postsecondary |
102,760 |
92,520 |
10,240 |
Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary |
73,180 |
63,490 |
9,690 |
Atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary |
92,290 |
83,460 |
8,830 |
Computer science teachers, postsecondary |
80,810 |
86,540 |
-5,730 |
Biological science teachers, postsecondary |
85,800 |
93,950 |
-8,150 |
Law teachers, postsecondary |
109,020 |
118,170 |
-9,150 |
Education administrators, postsecondary |
94,470 |
104,370 |
-9,900 |
Coaches and scouts |
41,570 |
58,810 |
-17,240 |
Last Modified Date: December 14, 2010
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