Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median $101,420 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$101,420
$48.76 per hour
Range
$50,100 – $148,920
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
1,520
across the U.S.
▲0.6%
Pay trend: The median for forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. rose from $100,830 (May 2024) to $101,420 (May 2025). That trailed inflation (2.4%), so buying power slipped about 1.8%.
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$80,179
per year · effective tax rate 20.9%
$6,682Monthly
$3,341Twice a month
$3,084Every 2 weeks
$38.55Hourly
- Federal income tax$13,482
- Social Security (6.2%)$6,288
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,471
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$80,179
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,100 | $24.09 | $42,435 |
| 25th percentile | $77,440 | $37.23 | $63,309 |
| Median (50th) | $101,420 | $48.76 | $80,179 |
| 75th percentile | $126,930 | $61.02 | $98,023 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $148,920 | $71.60 | $113,053 |
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $138,130 | +3.4% | $100,058 | $111,670 – $138,370 | 60 |
| Virginia | $132,820 | +4.2% | $95,225 | $66,470 – $176,210 | 60 |
| Oregon | $126,930 | +28.4% | $87,746 | $66,880 – $184,340 | 210 |
| Arizona | $115,730 | +61.5% | $87,562 | $73,980 – $124,630 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $108,430 | — | $81,293 | $63,360 – $173,400 | 90 |
| Washington | $104,490 | +10.6% | $82,339 | $52,230 – $160,830 | 40 |
| Montana | $104,220 | +3.9% | $77,621 | $33,490 – $124,670 | 60 |
| Indiana | $102,330 | +0.3% | $77,830 | $71,470 – $180,450 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $98,410 | +16.5% | $74,226 | $65,120 – $173,640 | 40 |
| Georgia | $94,310 | −3.4% | $70,905 | $56,650 – $136,710 | 40 |
| West Virginia | $84,450 | −16.2% | $65,105 | $69,060 – $119,000 | 40 |
| Minnesota | $82,670 | −15.3% | $62,890 | $38,330 – $131,720 | 180 |
| Maine | $82,280 | −19.6% | $62,327 | $59,110 – $137,130 | 50 |
| Alabama | $80,380 | +3.9% | $61,623 | $48,230 – $125,460 | 80 |
| Missouri | $79,820 | — | $62,169 | $51,780 – $123,680 | 70 |
| California | $61,730 | — | $49,224 | $37,700 – $201,100 | 110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median salary for forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary is $101,420 a year ($48.76 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $50,100 and the top 10% earn over $148,920. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary the most?
Michigan has the highest median pay at $138,130.
How many forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary are there in the U.S.?
About 1,520 people work as forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary nationwide.