Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for forestry and conservation 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).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Michigan$135,400
- Virginia$129,800
- Oregon$122,860
- North Carolina$114,610
- Wisconsin$113,850
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Alabama$79,780
- California$85,140
- Minnesota$86,940
- Missouri$87,650
- West Virginia$93,250
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $135,400 | $138,130 | $65 | +32.2% | 60 |
| 2 | Virginia | $129,800 | $132,820 | $62 | +26.7% | 60 |
| 3 | Oregon | $122,860 | $126,930 | $59 | +19.9% | 210 |
| 4 | North Carolina | $114,610 | $108,430 | $55 | +11.9% | 90 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $113,850 | $98,410 | $55 | +11.1% | 40 |
| 6 | Indiana | $110,500 | $102,330 | $53 | +7.9% | 40 |
| 7 | Arizona | $102,650 | $115,730 | $49 | +0.2% | 60 |
| 8 | Washington | $102,450 | $104,490 | $49 | +0% | 40 |
| 9 | Maine | $102,390 | $82,280 | $49 | -0.1% | 50 |
| 10 | Georgia | $101,260 | $94,310 | $49 | -1.2% | 40 |
| 11 | Montana | $96,690 | $104,220 | $46 | -5.6% | 60 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $93,250 | $84,450 | $45 | -9% | 40 |
| 13 | Missouri | $87,650 | $79,820 | $42 | -14.4% | 70 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $86,940 | $82,670 | $42 | -15.1% | 180 |
| 15 | California | $85,140 | $61,730 | $41 | -16.9% | 110 |
| 16 | Alabama | $79,780 | $80,380 | $38 | -22.1% | 80 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 1 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $101,420 | $106,740 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondarys (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Local Government Owned | $126,930 | $122,400 | 200 |
| 2 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, State Government Owned | $104,220 | $106,570 | 880 |
| 3 | Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $104,070 | $107,500 | 1,150 |
| 4 | Educational Services, Local Government Owned | $102,730 | $110,730 | 380 |
| 5 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $102,730 | $110,730 | 380 |
| 6 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $102,410 | $103,910 | 1,440 |
| 7 | Educational Services | $101,420 | $102,480 | 1,520 |
| 8 | Educational Services, State Government Owned | $101,420 | $101,440 | 1,060 |
| 9 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $101,420 | $101,440 | 1,060 |
| 10 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $101,420 | $102,450 | 1,520 |
| 11 | Sector 61 - Educational Services | $101,420 | $102,480 | 1,520 |
| 12 | Junior Colleges, Local Government Owned | $79,730 | $98,110 | 180 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary make in the U.S.?
The median forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $101,420 per year (mean $102,450), and about 80% earn between $50,100 and $148,920.
How much do forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary make per hour?
Roughly $49 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $102,450 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary the most?
Michigan has the highest average pay for forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary at $135,400 per year (median $138,130).
What is the job outlook for forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary?
Employment is projected to change +4% from 2024 to 2034 (Faster than average), with about 100 openings per year.