Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median $98,700 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$98,700
$47.45 per hour
Range
$50,870 – $163,150
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
8,920
across the U.S.
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$78,265
per year · effective tax rate 20.7%
$6,522Monthly
$3,261Twice a month
$3,010Every 2 weeks
$37.63Hourly
- Federal income tax$12,884
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,119
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,431
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$78,265
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,870 | $24.46 | $43,054 |
| 25th percentile | $66,410 | $31.93 | $55,540 |
| Median (50th) | $98,700 | $47.45 | $78,265 |
| 75th percentile | $126,850 | $60.99 | $97,968 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $163,150 | $78.44 | $122,779 |
Best cities for agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Station, TX | $126,050 | $97,421 | $107,114 | 530 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- College Station, TX — $126,050
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $136,130 | $98,776 | $63,160 – $227,710 | 240 |
| New Jersey | $131,380 | $94,885 | $32,220 – $172,050 | 50 |
| Maryland | $129,920 | $94,200 | $78,610 – $218,050 | 90 |
| Tennessee | $128,270 | $98,939 | $78,470 – $160,720 | 350 |
| Delaware | $126,770 | $90,887 | $83,970 – $165,700 | 70 |
| Connecticut | $125,350 | $91,572 | $59,410 – $167,420 | 80 |
| Kansas | $112,480 | $82,483 | $49,430 – $169,240 | 200 |
| California | $109,930 | $78,743 | $61,930 – $164,800 | 400 |
| New Mexico | $108,290 | $81,037 | $72,630 – $160,740 | 80 |
| North Dakota | $108,130 | $84,050 | $61,910 – $134,000 | 90 |
| Vermont | $106,680 | $79,299 | $50,490 – $154,220 | 60 |
| Idaho | $105,690 | $78,690 | $29,990 – $131,000 | 80 |
| Illinois | $105,440 | $77,933 | $48,860 – $139,820 | 340 |
| Texas | $105,370 | $82,958 | $51,810 – $169,420 | 1,170 |
| Virginia | $105,330 | $77,687 | $52,360 – $176,150 | 230 |
| Georgia | $104,330 | $77,434 | $60,670 – $160,010 | 380 |
| North Carolina | $102,560 | $77,398 | $66,410 – $133,080 | 500 |
| Iowa | $101,080 | $76,751 | $62,990 – $167,140 | 230 |
| Oregon | $100,930 | $71,833 | $61,410 – $139,820 | 290 |
| Minnesota | $100,410 | $74,164 | $65,450 – $169,100 | 280 |
| Wyoming | $98,660 | $78,237 | $52,150 – $131,700 | 90 |
| South Dakota | $98,220 | $77,928 | $80,490 – $124,620 | 110 |
| Nebraska | $97,640 | $73,957 | $63,710 – $166,940 | 250 |
| Montana | $93,470 | $70,666 | $62,760 – $130,710 | 160 |
| Maine | $92,480 | $68,773 | $54,670 – $169,230 | 70 |
| Kentucky | $84,100 | $65,168 | $50,220 – $165,580 | 200 |
| Washington | $82,960 | $67,192 | $51,540 – $172,750 | 160 |
| Wisconsin | $82,950 | $64,169 | $66,590 – $173,740 | 370 |
| Colorado | $81,920 | $63,565 | $50,950 – $170,950 | 160 |
| Alabama | $80,030 | $61,395 | $47,370 – $125,800 | 280 |
| Missouri | $78,730 | $61,454 | $51,140 – $167,390 | 210 |
| Indiana | $74,480 | $59,059 | $52,020 – $134,670 | 160 |
| Arkansas | $74,340 | $58,442 | $54,210 – $112,370 | 170 |
| Arizona | $73,500 | $58,909 | $59,220 – $119,720 | 80 |
| Mississippi | $69,930 | $55,961 | $47,050 – $126,070 | 230 |
| Utah | $64,500 | $52,069 | $50,940 – $104,370 | 90 |
| Oklahoma | $64,080 | $51,330 | $40,150 – $103,590 | 410 |
| Florida | $62,420 | $52,334 | $47,940 – $97,800 | 120 |
| Ohio | $46,160 | $38,783 | $22,260 – $229,130 | 60 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median salary for agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary is $98,700 a year ($47.45 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,870 and the top 10% earn over $163,150. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary the most?
Michigan has the highest median pay at $136,130. After taxes and local prices, College Station, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary are there in the U.S.?
About 8,920 people work as agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary nationwide.