Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondarys across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
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State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland | $142,260 | $129,920 | $68 | +39.4% | 90 |
| 2 | Michigan | $134,860 | $136,130 | $65 | +32.2% | 240 |
| 3 | Delaware | $131,560 | $126,770 | $63 | +28.9% | 70 |
| 4 | Tennessee | $120,960 | $128,270 | $58 | +18.5% | 350 |
| 5 | Virginia | $118,700 | $105,330 | $57 | +16.3% | 230 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $117,850 | $131,380 | $57 | +15.5% | 50 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $116,740 | $125,350 | $56 | +14.4% | 80 |
| 8 | Texas | $113,940 | $105,370 | $55 | +11.7% | 1,170 |
| 9 | California | $111,810 | $109,930 | $54 | +9.6% | 400 |
| 10 | Kansas | $110,320 | $112,480 | $53 | +8.1% | 200 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $109,870 | $108,130 | $53 | +7.7% | 90 |
| 12 | Georgia | $108,260 | $104,330 | $52 | +6.1% | 380 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $107,490 | $108,290 | $52 | +5.3% | 80 |
| 14 | Iowa | $105,670 | $101,080 | $51 | +3.5% | 230 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $105,190 | $97,640 | $51 | +3.1% | 250 |
| 16 | Washington | $103,990 | $82,960 | $50 | +1.9% | 160 |
| 17 | Maine | $102,090 | $92,480 | $49 | +0% | 70 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $101,980 | $100,410 | $49 | -0.1% | 280 |
| 19 | Illinois | $101,360 | $105,440 | $49 | -0.7% | 340 |
| 20 | North Carolina | $101,170 | $102,560 | $49 | -0.9% | 500 |
| 21 | Vermont | $100,340 | $106,680 | $48 | -1.7% | 60 |
| 22 | Wisconsin | $100,130 | $82,950 | $48 | -1.9% | 370 |
| 23 | Kentucky | $98,180 | $84,100 | $47 | -3.8% | 200 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $97,870 | $98,220 | $47 | -4.1% | 110 |
| 25 | Colorado | $97,190 | $81,920 | $47 | -4.8% | 160 |
| 26 | Oregon | $97,100 | $100,930 | $47 | -4.9% | 290 |
| 27 | Montana | $96,310 | $93,470 | $46 | -5.6% | 160 |
| 28 | Idaho | $94,490 | $105,690 | $45 | -7.4% | 80 |
| 29 | Missouri | $88,650 | $78,730 | $43 | -13.1% | 210 |
| 30 | Wyoming | $86,170 | $98,660 | $41 | -15.6% | 90 |
| 31 | Indiana | $85,820 | $74,480 | $41 | -15.9% | 160 |
| 32 | Mississippi | $82,580 | $69,930 | $40 | -19.1% | 230 |
| 33 | Arizona | $82,220 | $73,500 | $40 | -19.4% | 80 |
| 34 | Alabama | $81,730 | $80,030 | $39 | -19.9% | 280 |
| 35 | Ohio | $77,620 | $46,160 | $37 | -23.9% | 60 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $76,790 | $74,340 | $37 | -24.8% | 170 |
| 37 | Utah | $72,450 | $64,500 | $35 | -29% | 90 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $70,980 | $64,080 | $34 | -30.4% | 410 |
| 39 | Florida | $67,120 | $62,420 | $32 | -34.2% | 120 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 33 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno, CA | $136,710 | $131,290 | 30 |
| 2 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $131,380 | $116,590 | 40 |
| 3 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $129,920 | $143,410 | 110 |
| 4 | College Station-Bryan, TX | $126,050 | $131,070 | 530 |
| 5 | South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $111,960 | $105,910 | 50 |
| 6 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $105,790 | $105,780 | 130 |
| 7 | Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $105,660 | $100,590 | 50 |
| 8 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $105,440 | $100,170 | 50 |
| 9 | Lubbock, TX | $105,370 | $103,180 | 100 |
| 10 | South Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $104,250 | $107,150 | 80 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondarys (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned | $102,140 | $107,280 | 6,680 |
| 2 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $101,200 | $106,040 | 7,320 |
| 3 | Educational Services, State Government Owned | $99,930 | $104,490 | 7,220 |
| 4 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $99,930 | $104,230 | 7,320 |
| 5 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $98,840 | $102,180 | 8,480 |
| 6 | Educational Services | $98,700 | $101,670 | 8,790 |
| 7 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $98,700 | $102,050 | 8,920 |
| 8 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $98,700 | $101,670 | 8,790 |
| 9 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $84,990 | $99,650 | 440 |
| 10 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Privately Owned | $81,250 | $87,400 | 390 |
| 11 | Educational Services, Local Government Owned | $80,530 | $89,290 | 1,160 |
| 12 | Educational Services, Privately Owned | $80,400 | $86,920 | 400 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary make in the U.S.?
The median agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $98,700 per year (mean $102,050), and about 80% earn between $50,870 and $163,150.
How much do agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary make per hour?
Roughly $49 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $102,050 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary the most?
Maryland has the highest average pay for agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary at $142,260 per year (median $129,920).
What is the job outlook for agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary?
Employment is projected to change +4.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 800 openings per year.
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