Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median $103,170 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$103,170
$49.60 per hour
Range
$59,700 – $203,190
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
9,900
across the U.S.
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$81,410
per year · effective tax rate 21.1%
$6,784Monthly
$3,392Twice a month
$3,131Every 2 weeks
$39.14Hourly
- Federal income tax$13,867
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,397
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,496
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$81,410
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $59,700 | $28.70 | $50,149 |
| 25th percentile | $77,260 | $37.14 | $63,182 |
| Median (50th) | $103,170 | $49.60 | $81,410 |
| 75th percentile | $135,510 | $65.15 | $103,887 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $203,190 | $97.69 | $151,276 |
Best cities for atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $175,120 | $116,627 | $102,696 | 580 |
| 2 | New York, NY | $97,860 | $72,941 | $64,800 | 1,120 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $175,120
- New York, NY — $97,860
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $133,230 | $92,436 | $73,170 – $239,200+ | 1,410 |
| New Jersey | $131,930 | $95,226 | $66,110 – $217,160 | 270 |
| New Hampshire | $130,230 | $100,278 | $63,990 – $163,450 | 50 |
| Oregon | $128,140 | $88,464 | $75,970 – $174,730 | 340 |
| Connecticut | $123,770 | $90,587 | $67,520 – $226,580 | 230 |
| Virginia | $119,940 | $87,125 | $65,240 – $214,740 | 230 |
| Arizona | $110,600 | $84,081 | $78,780 – $175,470 | 240 |
| Massachusetts | $108,930 | $80,236 | $64,150 – $217,460 | 470 |
| Maryland | $107,700 | $79,842 | $71,480 – $214,340 | 180 |
| Wisconsin | $107,370 | $80,055 | $67,180 – $175,740 | 130 |
| New Mexico | $106,990 | $80,186 | $61,380 – $137,420 | 50 |
| Nevada | $105,860 | $83,303 | $62,850 – $160,750 | 60 |
| Pennsylvania | $105,650 | $79,911 | $69,370 – $159,250 | 220 |
| Texas | $105,080 | $82,754 | $62,910 – $208,320 | 690 |
| Michigan | $104,780 | $78,340 | $55,210 – $170,720 | 180 |
| Oklahoma | $104,270 | $78,037 | $67,180 – $180,830 | 30 |
| Washington | $103,070 | $81,340 | $58,360 – $165,070 | 210 |
| North Carolina | $102,980 | $77,676 | $63,180 – $174,010 | 360 |
| Minnesota | $102,900 | $75,746 | $66,680 – $162,200 | 90 |
| Missouri | $102,200 | $76,862 | $57,690 – $192,270 | 130 |
| Kansas | $101,750 | $75,533 | $57,460 – $172,460 | 80 |
| Wyoming | $100,240 | $79,349 | $52,790 – $129,920 | 50 |
| Indiana | $99,970 | $76,239 | $60,520 – $160,770 | 130 |
| North Dakota | $98,000 | $77,121 | $79,960 – $141,730 | 60 |
| Iowa | $97,660 | $74,475 | $68,690 – $132,480 | 50 |
| Utah | $97,240 | $73,829 | $62,890 – $162,180 | 180 |
| Kentucky | $95,830 | $73,010 | $60,860 – $179,250 | 40 |
| Maine | $95,320 | $70,568 | $60,760 – $170,050 | 130 |
| Ohio | $94,890 | $73,758 | $64,340 – $158,860 | 150 |
| Georgia | $94,790 | $71,218 | $76,300 – $126,060 | 50 |
| New York | $87,350 | $66,161 | $51,520 – $203,190 | 1,730 |
| Illinois | $87,150 | $65,971 | $49,400 – $170,660 | 150 |
| Tennessee | $85,020 | $68,642 | $50,250 – $127,530 | 120 |
| Florida | $81,980 | $66,503 | $58,730 – $140,910 | 350 |
| Alabama | $81,940 | $62,643 | $56,080 – $127,790 | 90 |
| West Virginia | $81,850 | $63,401 | $57,010 – $120,560 | 40 |
| Colorado | $79,190 | $61,764 | $45,030 – $171,850 | 340 |
| Mississippi | $77,670 | $61,096 | $61,380 – $100,340 | 120 |
| South Carolina | $76,500 | $59,215 | $53,990 – $115,530 | 80 |
| South Dakota | $63,160 | $52,929 | $59,480 – $116,740 | 70 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median salary for atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary is $103,170 a year ($49.60 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $59,700 and the top 10% earn over $203,190. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary the most?
California has the highest median pay at $133,230. After taxes and local prices, Los Angeles, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary are there in the U.S.?
About 9,900 people work as atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary nationwide.