Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary (2025)
Based on 6,690 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $57,780 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $69,880 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $94,980 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $126,900 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $164,190 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$58K
25th
$70K
Median
$95K
75th
$127K
90th
$164K
Highest Paying States for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| Maryland | $139,080 |
| Kentucky | $133,580 |
| Oklahoma | $124,290 |
| Michigan | $117,010 |
| California | $116,410 |
| Massachusetts | $114,410 |
| District of Columbia | $113,260 |
| Washington | $112,300 |
| New York | $109,840 |
| Virginia | $109,130 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is Maryland at an average of $139,080 per year, while Virginia has an average of $109,130 — a difference of $29,950. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6,690 workers were employed as Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondarys in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $103,610 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-1053