SOC 25-1041 · May 2025 · United States
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $98,700 per year, measured over 8,920 jobs. The highest state median is in Michigan, at $136,130.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 194.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Michigan pays $136,130 and Ohio pays $46,160.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $136,130 | 240 | |
| 2 | New Jersey | $131,380 | 50 | |
| 3 | Maryland | $129,920 | 90 | |
| 4 | Tennessee | $128,270 | 350 | |
| 5 | Delaware | $126,770 | 70 | |
| 6 | Connecticut | $125,350 | 80 | |
| 7 | Kansas | $112,480 | 200 | |
| 8 | California | $109,930 | 400 | |
| 9 | New Mexico | $108,290 | 80 | |
| 10 | North Dakota | $108,130 | 90 |
States with the most Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 1,170 | $105,370 | |
| 2 | North Carolina | 500 | $102,560 | |
| 3 | Oklahoma | 410 | $64,080 | |
| 4 | California | 400 | $109,930 | |
| 5 | Georgia | 380 | $104,330 | |
| 6 | Wisconsin | 370 | $82,950 | |
| 7 | Tennessee | 350 | $128,270 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 340 | $105,440 | |
| 9 | Oregon | 290 | $100,930 | |
| 10 | Alabama | 280 | $80,030 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fresno | $136,710 | 30 |
| 2 | New York | $131,380 | 40 |
| 3 | Washington | $129,920 | 110 |
| 4 | College Station | $126,050 | 530 |
| 5 | Houston | $105,790 | 130 |
| 6 | Austin | $105,660 | 50 |
| 7 | Chicago | $105,440 | 50 |
| 8 | Lubbock | $105,370 | 100 |
| 9 | Los Angeles | $103,120 | 60 |
| 10 | Raleigh | $102,560 | 380 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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