SOC 25-1043 · May 2025 · United States
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $101,420 per year, measured over 1,520 jobs. The highest state median is in Michigan, at $138,130.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 123.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Michigan pays $138,130 and California pays $61,730.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $138,130 | 60 | |
| 2 | Virginia | $132,820 | 60 | |
| 3 | Oregon | $126,930 | 210 | |
| 4 | Arizona | $115,730 | 60 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | $108,430 | 90 | |
| 6 | Washington | $104,490 | 40 | |
| 7 | Montana | $104,220 | 60 | |
| 8 | Indiana | $102,330 | 40 | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $98,410 | 40 | |
| 10 | Georgia | $94,310 | 40 |
States with the most Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | 210 | $126,930 | |
| 2 | Minnesota | 180 | $82,670 | |
| 3 | California | 110 | $61,730 | |
| 4 | North Carolina | 90 | $108,430 | |
| 5 | Alabama | 80 | $80,380 | |
| 6 | Missouri | 70 | $79,820 | |
| 7 | Arizona | 60 | $115,730 | |
| 8 | Michigan | 60 | $138,130 | |
| 9 | Montana | 60 | $104,220 | |
| 10 | Virginia | 60 | $132,820 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis | $101,420 | 60 |
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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