SOC 25-1022 · May 2025 · United States
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $79,940 per year, measured over 47,670 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $130,680.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 140.5% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $130,680 and Arkansas pays $54,340.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $130,680 | 3,810 | |
| 2 | Delaware | $101,510 | 130 | |
| 3 | Michigan | $99,330 | 1,420 | |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $95,600 | 260 | |
| 5 | Oregon | $91,770 | 820 | |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $91,670 | 150 | |
| 7 | New York | $87,230 | 4,080 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | $85,570 | 690 | |
| 9 | Washington | $85,560 | 820 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $85,490 | 1,880 |
States with the most Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 4,870 | $76,990 | |
| 2 | New York | 4,080 | $87,230 | |
| 3 | California | 3,810 | $130,680 | |
| 4 | Florida | 2,660 | $60,700 | |
| 5 | Illinois | 2,390 | $77,080 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 2,000 | $82,170 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 1,880 | $85,490 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 1,870 | $73,620 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 1,660 | $80,660 | |
| 10 | Ohio | 1,600 | $81,330 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside | $150,550 | 340 |
| 2 | Ann Arbor | $137,720 | 310 |
| 3 | Fresno | $135,890 | 100 |
| 4 | San Diego | $135,860 | 390 |
| 5 | San Francisco | $134,920 | 470 |
| 6 | Madison | $132,100 | 210 |
| 7 | Santa Maria | $131,980 | 100 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $131,070 | 1,400 |
| 9 | Visalia | $130,910 | 30 |
| 10 | Bakersfield | $128,920 | 40 |
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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