Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median $94,980 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$94,980
$45.66 per hour
Range
$57,780 – $164,190
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
6,690
across the U.S.
▲8.3%
Pay trend: The median for environmental science teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. rose from $87,710 (May 2024) to $94,980 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 5.9%.
What environmental science teachers, postsecondary do
Teach courses in environmental science.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.7% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 600
Employment of environmental science teachers, postsecondary is projected to grow 2.7% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 600 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$75,648
per year · effective tax rate 20.4%
$6,304Monthly
$3,152Twice a month
$2,910Every 2 weeks
$36.37Hourly
- Federal income tax$12,066
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,889
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,377
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$75,648
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $57,780 | $27.78 | $48,606 |
| 25th percentile | $69,880 | $33.60 | $57,991 |
| Median (50th) | $94,980 | $45.66 | $75,648 |
| 75th percentile | $126,900 | $61.01 | $98,002 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $164,190 | $78.94 | $123,490 |
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $139,110 | +26.5% | $101,596 | $63,870 – $179,770 | 70 |
| Maryland | $131,060 | +22.1% | $94,923 | $71,080 – $228,470 | 220 |
| Oklahoma | $113,680 | +4.2% | $84,234 | $53,450 – $173,490 | 30 |
| Michigan | $112,730 | +4.2% | $83,595 | $64,360 – $175,040 | 270 |
| New Mexico | $111,270 | +4.2% | $82,987 | $54,560 – $144,390 | 50 |
| California | $108,290 | −1.3% | $77,763 | $65,250 – $168,810 | 300 |
| Massachusetts | $106,110 | +4.2% | $78,393 | $64,730 – $170,270 | 280 |
| Virginia | $104,730 | +3.3% | $77,300 | $51,480 – $170,130 | 300 |
| Illinois | $104,440 | +4.2% | $77,279 | $62,680 – $139,060 | 170 |
| Utah | $103,510 | — | $77,957 | $61,570 – $160,280 | 40 |
| New Hampshire | $102,650 | +2.8% | $81,044 | $66,530 – $160,300 | 90 |
| New York | $102,640 | −0.2% | $76,022 | $63,800 – $174,100 | 610 |
| Vermont | $102,580 | +24.4% | $76,685 | $52,150 – $182,160 | 100 |
| Washington | $101,430 | +4.9% | $80,186 | $61,360 – $159,940 | 190 |
| South Carolina | $99,540 | +11.4% | $74,041 | $59,320 – $129,600 | 130 |
| District of Columbia | $99,300 | +29.6% | $73,216 | $65,480 – $203,530 | — |
| Tennessee | $98,560 | +17.5% | $78,167 | $61,310 – $130,850 | 100 |
| Montana | $97,890 | −10.8% | $73,526 | $41,720 – $126,470 | 60 |
| Nevada | $94,820 | −7.3% | $75,536 | $53,920 – $188,700 | 50 |
| Minnesota | $93,640 | +5.4% | $69,862 | $66,910 – $187,050 | 120 |
| Maine | $92,120 | — | $68,546 | $60,040 – $140,860 | 30 |
| Pennsylvania | $91,640 | +13.1% | $70,485 | $60,660 – $127,910 | 240 |
| Oregon | $90,270 | +9.7% | $65,266 | $66,570 – $165,780 | 170 |
| Georgia | $84,290 | +10.7% | $64,376 | $59,790 – $161,590 | 330 |
| Missouri | $83,210 | — | $64,395 | $55,220 – $131,860 | 100 |
| Ohio | $82,920 | +31.3% | $65,666 | $36,700 – $176,530 | 210 |
| New Jersey | $82,890 | +0.6% | $64,053 | $34,420 – $160,350 | 350 |
| North Carolina | $82,360 | +6.4% | $63,993 | $50,080 – $143,160 | 210 |
| Arizona | $81,730 | +19.6% | $64,493 | $65,480 – $135,160 | 190 |
| Iowa | $79,570 | −5.9% | $62,436 | $53,580 – $108,130 | 40 |
| Texas | $79,160 | −0.9% | $64,519 | $50,280 – $164,190 | 380 |
| Wisconsin | $79,120 | +3.2% | $61,678 | $59,390 – $128,260 | 160 |
| Colorado | $78,800 | −2.0% | $61,507 | $47,370 – $160,250 | 210 |
| Indiana | $78,400 | −8.3% | $61,701 | $59,540 – $132,210 | 70 |
| Florida | $77,830 | +2.2% | $63,583 | $62,140 – $100,900 | 80 |
| Mississippi | $76,210 | — | $60,127 | $49,210 – $161,480 | — |
| Alabama | $64,700 | — | $51,196 | $43,780 – $76,460 | 40 |
| Arkansas | $59,910 | +1.5% | $48,194 | $58,590 – $71,580 | 40 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $93,250 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.3% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,870 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,980 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,590 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,070 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,700 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.9% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,080 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,650 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a environmental science teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median salary for environmental science teachers, postsecondary is $94,980 a year ($45.66 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,780 and the top 10% earn over $164,190. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays environmental science teachers, postsecondary the most?
Kentucky has the highest median pay at $139,110.
How many environmental science teachers, postsecondary are there in the U.S.?
About 6,690 people work as environmental science teachers, postsecondary nationwide.