Economics Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Miami
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,420 a year or less, while the top 10% make $174,690 or more. The middle half of economics teachers, postsecondary in Miami earn between $75,180 and $103,800.
- $61K10th
- $75K25th
- $92KMedian
- $104K75th
- $175K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $104,200 | $8,683 | — |
| Median | $91,670 | $7,639 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $75,180 | $6,265 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $103,800 | $8,650 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Miami vs. Florida and the U.S.
Economics teachers, postsecondary in Miami earn 15% more than the Florida average ($90,610) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($138,850). At the median the gap is -26% against the U.S. median of $123,920.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $104,200 | $91,670 | $61,420 | $174,690 | 40 |
| Florida | $90,610 | $91,140 | $52,500 | $129,930 | 150 |
| United States | $138,850 | $123,920 | $64,060 | $224,200 | 11,560 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Miami
On the average salary of $104,200, a single filer in Miami takes home about $82,135 a year, or $6,845 a month and $3,159 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Miami a good place for economics teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Miami area are 14% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 114.2), so the average $104,200 buys what about $91,279 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Miami ($48,640). A typical home costs $475,622, or 4.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in nearby metro areas
- Charleston, SC$114,730
- Athens, GA$81,960
- Atlanta, GA$138,590
- Charlotte, NC$105,780
- Raleigh, NC$156,620
- Knoxville, TN$145,460
Highest-paying cities for economics teachers, postsecondary
Ann Arbor, MI pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($234,120).
- Ann Arbor, MI$234,120
- Boston, MA$206,420
- Lexington, KY$205,000
- College Station, TX$190,330
- Santa Maria, CA$182,030
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Economics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Miami: questions
What is the entry-level economics teachers, postsecondary salary in Miami?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $61,420 a year and the 25th percentile is $75,180, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the economics teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Miami?
About $82,135 a year ($6,845 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $104,200. Florida has no state income tax.
Do economics teachers, postsecondary earn more in Miami than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% less than the U.S. average for this job ($138,850).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1063; area Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL (33100). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.20, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.20).
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