SOC 251051

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

National Median

$101,390

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$101,390

Entry Level (10th pct)

$53,310

Experienced (90th pct)

$199,260

Total Employed

11,480

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	$53,310 - $66,620
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$66,620 - $135,500
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$135,500 - $199,260

Highest Paying Locations for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

New Haven, CT

$217,960

+115.0% vs national

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

$162,980

+60.7% vs national

College Station-Bryan, TX

$156,860

+54.7% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$136,050

+34.2% vs national

Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD

$135,450

+33.6% vs national

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
New Haven, CT	$217,960	N/A
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$162,980	670
College Station-Bryan, TX	$156,860	110
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$136,050	110
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$135,450	50
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$134,560	50
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$130,960	1,270
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$130,810	240
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$129,980	150
California	$129,000	1,700
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA	$128,270	N/A
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC	$126,470	70
Trenton-Princeton, NJ	$126,040	N/A
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$125,570	100
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$121,870	120
Maryland	$121,420	150
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$118,850	50
Georgia	$114,290	40
Kansas	$113,830	70
Arizona	$113,790	340
Alaska	$113,530	40
Montana	$110,200	50
Virginia	$108,260	250
Oregon	$107,840	220
Connecticut	$105,640	300
North Dakota	$105,610	60
Texas	$105,130	790
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$104,290	80
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$104,020	N/A
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$103,580	210
Wilmington, NC	$103,500	50
Wisconsin	$103,030	110
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$102,860	260
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$102,790	50
New Mexico	$102,670	50
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$102,650	130
Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA	$102,620	90
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	$102,520	40
Missouri	$102,370	130
Massachusetts	$102,340	430
New Jersey	$102,300	230
North Carolina	$101,960	440
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$101,890	350
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$101,790	90
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$101,560	210
New York	$101,480	2,060
Nevada	$101,450	60
Michigan	$100,550	210
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area	$99,370	40
Minnesota	$99,040	70

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary?

The national median annual salary for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is $101,390, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondarys earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondarys is New Haven, CT, with a median salary of $217,960.

How much can an experienced Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary make?

Top-earning Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondarys (90th percentile) make $199,260 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.