SOC 25-1053 · May 2025 · United States
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $94,980 per year, measured over 6,690 jobs. The highest state median is in Kentucky, at $139,110.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 132.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Kentucky pays $139,110 and Arkansas pays $59,910.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky | $139,110 | 70 | |
| 2 | Maryland | $131,060 | 220 | |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $113,680 | 30 | |
| 4 | Michigan | $112,730 | 270 | |
| 5 | New Mexico | $111,270 | 50 | |
| 6 | California | $108,290 | 300 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $106,110 | 280 | |
| 8 | Virginia | $104,730 | 300 | |
| 9 | Illinois | $104,440 | 170 | |
| 10 | Utah | $103,510 | 40 |
States with the most Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 610 | $102,640 | |
| 2 | Texas | 380 | $79,160 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | 350 | $82,890 | |
| 4 | Georgia | 330 | $84,290 | |
| 5 | California | 300 | $108,290 | |
| 6 | Virginia | 300 | $104,730 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 280 | $106,110 | |
| 8 | Michigan | 270 | $112,730 | |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | 240 | $91,640 | |
| 10 | Maryland | 220 | $131,060 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $130,260 | 110 |
| 2 | Minneapolis | $127,100 | 60 |
| 3 | Atlanta | $110,540 | 190 |
| 4 | Charlotte | $110,510 | 40 |
| 5 | Boston | $107,010 | 170 |
| 6 | Amherst Town | $106,110 | 60 |
| 7 | Dallas | $105,000 | 30 |
| 8 | Washington | $104,810 | 200 |
| 9 | Madison | $104,730 | 30 |
| 10 | Albany | $104,160 | 70 |
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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