Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for biological science teachers, postsecondarys across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $102,840 ≈ $49/hr
National median salary $84,620
Total employment 50,190 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth +7.3%
Faster than average
Annual openings 5,400 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 66,000 → 70,800 (+4,800)
Typical entry education Doctoral or professional degree
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$146,810
- Massachusetts$134,120
- New Hampshire$126,680
- New York$114,100
- District of Columbia$113,410
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Florida$66,170
- West Virginia$75,960
- Oklahoma$76,680
- Mississippi$77,750
- Arkansas$81,870
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $146,810 | $129,150 | $71 | +42.8% | 3,610 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $134,120 | $105,050 | $64 | +30.4% | 2,060 |
| 3 | New Hampshire | $126,680 | $102,410 | $61 | +23.2% | 170 |
| 4 | New York | $114,100 | $98,180 | $55 | +10.9% | 3,870 |
| 5 | District of Columbia | $113,410 | $96,830 | $55 | +10.3% | 350 |
| 6 | Washington | $111,370 | $97,280 | $54 | +8.3% | 960 |
| 7 | Arizona | $110,880 | $83,030 | $53 | +7.8% | — |
| 8 | Michigan | $109,950 | $103,620 | $53 | +6.9% | 1,460 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $109,380 | $96,470 | $53 | +6.4% | 870 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $109,120 | $96,880 | $52 | +6.1% | 780 |
| 11 | Delaware | $108,550 | $101,380 | $52 | +5.6% | 130 |
| 12 | Illinois | $108,130 | $99,060 | $52 | +5.1% | 2,340 |
| 13 | Oregon | $107,030 | $100,820 | $51 | +4.1% | 800 |
| 14 | Georgia | $106,450 | $88,020 | $51 | +3.5% | 980 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $105,470 | $102,300 | $51 | +2.6% | 250 |
| 16 | New Mexico | $105,120 | $98,820 | $51 | +2.2% | 150 |
| 17 | Missouri | $104,480 | $80,970 | $50 | +1.6% | 1,060 |
| 18 | Montana | $102,630 | $100,480 | $49 | -0.2% | 110 |
| 19 | Nebraska | $100,660 | $81,190 | $48 | -2.1% | 500 |
| 20 | Iowa | $100,360 | $78,060 | $48 | -2.4% | 540 |
| 21 | Colorado | $100,200 | $98,680 | $48 | -2.6% | 810 |
| 22 | Maryland | $98,930 | $83,500 | $48 | -3.8% | 970 |
| 23 | Idaho | $98,600 | $81,620 | $47 | -4.1% | 220 |
| 24 | Indiana | $97,940 | $83,130 | $47 | -4.8% | 1,100 |
| 25 | Maine | $97,880 | $84,080 | $47 | -4.8% | 270 |
| 26 | Wisconsin | $96,070 | $78,920 | $46 | -6.6% | 950 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $95,740 | $79,010 | $46 | -6.9% | 390 |
| 28 | Texas | $95,570 | $82,470 | $46 | -7.1% | 3,840 |
| 29 | Kansas | $95,460 | $81,300 | $46 | -7.2% | 430 |
| 30 | Pennsylvania | $95,300 | $85,970 | $46 | -7.3% | 2,410 |
| 31 | Vermont | $94,860 | $82,230 | $46 | -7.8% | 170 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $94,800 | $78,940 | $46 | -7.8% | 830 |
| 33 | Virginia | $93,310 | $79,190 | $45 | -9.3% | 1,760 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $93,250 | $82,300 | $45 | -9.3% | 750 |
| 35 | New Jersey | $92,210 | $79,540 | $44 | -10.3% | 1,570 |
| 36 | North Dakota | $91,500 | $90,740 | $44 | -11% | 170 |
| 37 | Alabama | $91,440 | $77,540 | $44 | -11.1% | 1,160 |
| 38 | Utah | $90,700 | $81,580 | $44 | -11.8% | 300 |
| 39 | Nevada | $89,550 | $85,040 | $43 | -12.9% | 350 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $87,520 | $77,700 | $42 | -14.9% | 1,960 |
| 41 | Wyoming | $85,360 | $82,930 | $41 | -17% | 160 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $83,890 | $76,570 | $40 | -18.4% | 160 |
| 43 | Ohio | $83,840 | $79,600 | $40 | -18.5% | 1,350 |
| 44 | Kentucky | $82,110 | $70,630 | $39 | -20.2% | 470 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $81,870 | $77,670 | $39 | -20.4% | 430 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $77,750 | $66,830 | $37 | -24.4% | 580 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $76,680 | $65,960 | $37 | -25.4% | 470 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $75,960 | $67,190 | $37 | -26.1% | 220 |
| 49 | Florida | $66,170 | $57,140 | $32 | -35.7% | 2,020 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 186 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $166,850 | $182,570 | 570 |
| 2 | Madison, WI | $142,490 | $142,780 | 210 |
| 3 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $138,120 | $156,420 | 230 |
| 4 | Charlottesville, VA | $135,930 | $139,410 | 130 |
| 5 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $133,540 | $155,150 | 390 |
| 6 | Fresno, CA | $129,520 | $122,530 | 100 |
| 7 | Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $128,910 | $147,360 | 30 |
| 8 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $128,070 | $149,570 | 1,380 |
| 9 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $127,800 | $138,770 | 1,250 |
| 10 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $127,040 | $125,170 | 280 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing biological science teachers, postsecondarys (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $174,540 | $192,690 | 490 |
| 2 | Scientific Research and Development Services | $174,540 | $192,690 | 490 |
| 3 | Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | $174,540 | $192,690 | 490 |
| 4 | Sector 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $174,540 | $192,690 | 490 |
| 5 | Hospitals, State Government Owned | $110,250 | $124,580 | 140 |
| 6 | General Medical and Surgical Hospitals, State Government Owned | $110,250 | $124,580 | 140 |
| 7 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $100,800 | $109,010 | 1,050 |
| 8 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned | $97,150 | $105,650 | 20,490 |
| 9 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $94,040 | $106,290 | 37,590 |
| 10 | Educational Services, Local Government Owned | $85,320 | $98,890 | 8,620 |
| 11 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $85,320 | $98,890 | 8,620 |
| 12 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $84,790 | $99,740 | 33,440 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do biological science teachers, postsecondary make in the U.S.?
The median biological science teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $84,620 per year (mean $102,840), and about 80% earn between $52,150 and $169,900.
How much do biological science teachers, postsecondary make per hour?
Roughly $49 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $102,840 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays biological science teachers, postsecondary the most?
California has the highest average pay for biological science teachers, postsecondary at $146,810 per year (median $129,150).
What is the job outlook for biological science teachers, postsecondary?
Employment is projected to change +7.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 5,400 openings per year.
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