SOC 251041

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research. Excludes "Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary" (25-1043).

National Median

$86,350

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$86,350

Entry Level (10th pct)

$49,080

Experienced (90th pct)

$160,870

Total Employed

8,700

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$49,080 - $63,980
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$63,980 - $123,290
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$123,290 - $160,870

Highest Paying Locations for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Michigan

$130,630

+51.3% vs national

Maryland

$125,050

+44.8% vs national

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

$125,050

+44.8% vs national

College Station-Bryan, TX

$122,510

+41.9% vs national

South Georgia nonmetropolitan area

$108,760

+26.0% vs national

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Michigan	$130,630	230
Maryland	$125,050	110
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$125,050	130
College Station-Bryan, TX	$122,510	530
South Georgia nonmetropolitan area	$108,760	100
Kansas	$107,940	220
South Illinois nonmetropolitan area	$107,440	50
Montana	$107,170	120
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$105,630	240
Georgia	$105,260	270
New Mexico	$103,920	80
North Dakota	$103,760	100
Nebraska	$103,260	200
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$102,640	70
Texas	$102,190	1,290
Washington	$102,170	150
Virginia	$101,080	250
North Carolina	$100,720	450
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$100,210	50
Illinois	$100,210	350
California	$100,060	460
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$98,990	70
Pennsylvania	$98,600	230
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$97,320	140
Iowa	$97,290	220
Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area	$96,910	60
Minnesota	$96,640	290
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$96,640	220
Madison, WI	$95,210	230
Colorado	$88,320	130
Puerto Rico	$86,510	70
Tennessee	$85,420	230
Mississippi	$85,360	150
South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area	$85,260	40
Kentucky	$84,680	250
South Dakota	$84,490	100
West Virginia	$83,000	70
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$82,490	90
New Jersey	$82,490	90
Wisconsin	$81,350	350
Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area	$81,340	50
Idaho	$81,330	40
South Carolina	$80,620	80
Indiana	$80,410	120
Delaware	$80,050	80
Maine	$79,980	70
Massachusetts	$79,840	N/A
Alabama	$77,030	250
Oregon	$76,820	200
Wyoming	$75,150	90

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary?

The national median annual salary for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is $86,350, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondarys earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondarys is Michigan, with a median salary of $130,630.

How much can an experienced Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary make?

Top-earning Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondarys (90th percentile) make $160,870 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.