SOC 251053

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in environmental science. 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

$87,710

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$87,710

Entry Level (10th pct)

$50,670

Experienced (90th pct)

$164,290

Total Employed

7,130

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	$50,670 - $64,360
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$64,360 - $124,680
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$124,680 - $164,290

Highest Paying Locations for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$129,610

+47.8% vs national

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

$122,330

+39.5% vs national

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

$116,800

+33.2% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$110,760

+26.3% vs national

Kentucky

$109,970

+25.4% vs national

Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$129,610	90
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$122,330	50
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$116,800	100
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$110,760	100
Kentucky	$109,970	90
Montana	$109,760	90
California	$109,710	470
Oklahoma	$109,090	30
Michigan	$108,180	240
Maryland nonmetropolitan area	$107,350	50
Maryland	$107,350	200
New Mexico	$106,780	30
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC	$106,050	40
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$103,530	620
New York	$102,860	620
Nevada	$102,270	40
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$102,240	220
Amherst Town-Northampton, MA	$101,830	60
Massachusetts	$101,830	300
Virginia	$101,420	360
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$101,100	190
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$100,830	180
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$100,700	60
Illinois	$100,220	160
New Hampshire	$99,840	100
Washington	$96,690	180
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$93,260	90
Connecticut	$93,090	110
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$90,430	70
South Carolina	$89,360	270
Minnesota	$88,820	110
Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC	$88,220	140
Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT	$86,410	N/A
New Haven, CT	$85,550	N/A
Indiana	$85,490	190
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN	$85,490	140
Iowa	$84,600	60
Tennessee	$83,860	70
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$83,220	80
Idaho	$82,980	30
Vermont	$82,450	100
New Jersey	$82,410	410
Oregon	$82,270	90
Syracuse, NY	$81,840	N/A
Boulder, CO	$81,470	N/A
Pennsylvania	$81,060	200
Columbus, OH	$80,950	60
Colorado	$80,420	200
Burlington-South Burlington, VT	$80,090	70
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$80,000	90

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary?

The national median annual salary for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary is $87,710, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondarys earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondarys is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median salary of $129,610.

How much can an experienced Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary make?

Top-earning Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondarys (90th percentile) make $164,290 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.