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Job outlook for secondary education professors in the United States
Secondary education professor job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected secondary education professor job growth rate is 12% from 2018-2028.
About 159,400 new jobs for secondary education professors are projected over the next decade.
Secondary education professor salaries have increased 5% for secondary education professors in the last 5 years.
There are over 3,669 secondary education professors currently employed in the United States.
There are 22,459 active secondary education professor job openings in the US.
The average secondary education professor salary is $40,248.
Are secondary education professor jobs in demand?
Secondary education professor job and salary trends over time
Secondary education professor jobs over time
Secondary education professor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,669 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 3,593 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 3,827 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,804 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,777 | 0.00% |
Average secondary education professor salary over time
Secondary education professor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $40,248 | $19.35 | --0.1% |
| 2025 | $40,291 | $19.37 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | $39,842 | $19.15 | +1.2% |
| 2023 | $39,374 | $18.93 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $38,452 | $18.49 | +1.6% |
Secondary education professor jobs by state
Most common states for secondary education professors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 89 | 14% |
| 2 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 483 | 9% |
| 3 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 363 | 7% |
| 4 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 295 | 7% |
| 5 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 134 | 7% |
| 6 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 88 | 7% |
| 7 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,121 | 6% |
| 8 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 524 | 6% |
| 9 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 510 | 6% |
| 10 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 172 | 6% |
| 11 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 82 | 6% |
| 12 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 60 | 6% |
| 13 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 60 | 6% |
| 14 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 55 | 6% |
| 15 | Alaska | 739,795 | 44 | 6% |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 703 | 5% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 377 | 5% |
| 18 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 322 | 5% |
| 19 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 276 | 5% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 95 | 5% |
Secondary Education Professor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of secondary education professor experts
Kean University
North Carolina State University
Skidmore College
Ashford University
State University of New York Potsdam
What general advice would you give to a Secondary Education Professor?
Mia Fiore Ph.D.: First, I would tell all students that it is VERY different from teaching k-12. Unlike K-12, you are not placed in a school with a teaching job upon graduation; teaching in higher education is one of the most competitive fields, period. The next difference is that you are expected to be an expert/ master of your field. If you're also willing to accept that you will likely have to work as an adjunct professor (for low pay) first, then go for it! Teaching in higher education is the most rewarding job, especially for people who love learning.
What will help Secondary Education Professors increase their earning potential?
Mia Fiore Ph.D.: Maximize your salary potential by teaching at a state school- if you do you can join the PSLF program and after ten years, your student loans will be forgiven.
What general advice would you give to a Secondary Education Professor?
Justin Whitehill Ph.D.: Perseverance pays off. Its worth it to pursue the career you want and not settle and be unhappy.
What will help Secondary Education Professors increase their earning potential?
Justin Whitehill Ph.D.: I wouldn’t know, I’m a professor.
Aurelie Matheron
Assistant Professor of FrenchSkidmore College
Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
What Secondary Education Professor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Aurelie Matheron: Leadership: you will be in positions of leading a program/department. Learn from current chairs by observing their own skills during meetings and moments of decision. Collaboration: develop interpersonal and interprofessional relationships that will allow you to build collaborative projects (interdepartmental courses, for instance).
Fabio Lanza
ProfessorAshford University
History
What will help Secondary Education Professors increase their earning potential?
Fabio Lanza: Difficult to say, given how quickly things change. Digital humanities was and still is fashionable and important. Public history (museum, exhibitions, outreach). And teaching.
Jennifer Merriman
Instructor, Supervisor of Secondary Social StudiesState University of New York Potsdam
Secondary Education
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Secondary Education Professor job market given the pandemic?
Jennifer Merriman: In education, there was a high need for teachers prior to the pandemic. Now, the situation is even more dire. Many teachers who were near retirement have opted to retire early, whereas before they may have stayed a few more years. Either way, there is a high need for teachers in the future of education and districts are looking to hire. Substitute teachers are also in extremely high demand.
What technical skills for a Secondary Education Professor stand out to employers?
Jennifer Merriman: Being tech savvy is important. Districts use a variety of platforms to educate students, and that is increasing due to remote learning. I would recommend researching what applications a district uses prior to interviewing for a position. There are many trainings and webinars available that can get candidates up to speed on the use of them in the classroom. Continual professional development to improve instruction using technology in the classroom is important. Employers want to see candidates who are continually expanding their skills and ideas on how to best educate students in these unprecedented times.
How have salaries changed over time for Secondary Education Professors?
Jennifer Merriman: Starting salaries for new teachers are much higher than they used to be, which is great for anyone entering the field! I anticipate that they will continue to rise since the demand for teachers is so high. Teachers also have excellent benefits and retirement and I anticipate that to continue.