Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median $79,940 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$79,940
$38.43 per hour
Range
$49,180 – $139,340
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
47,670
across the U.S.
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$65,068
per year · effective tax rate 18.6%
$5,422Monthly
$2,711Twice a month
$2,503Every 2 weeks
$31.28Hourly
- Federal income tax$8,757
- Social Security (6.2%)$4,956
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,159
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$65,068
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,180 | $23.64 | $41,696 |
| 25th percentile | $61,690 | $29.66 | $51,748 |
| Median (50th) | $79,940 | $38.43 | $65,068 |
| 75th percentile | $105,000 | $50.48 | $82,698 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $139,340 | $66.99 | $106,505 |
Best cities for mathematical science teachers, postsecondary (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $134,920 | $93,412 | $80,797 | 470 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $131,070 | $91,189 | $80,296 | 1,400 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $97,560 | $77,463 | $69,703 | 450 |
| 4 | Baltimore, MD | $95,070 | $71,560 | $68,487 | 470 |
| 5 | Houston, TX | $80,570 | $65,511 | $66,422 | 860 |
| 6 | New York, NY | $98,130 | $73,115 | $64,955 | 3,600 |
| 7 | Philadelphia, PA | $82,390 | $64,262 | $62,662 | 830 |
| 8 | Portland, OR | $91,480 | $66,011 | $62,617 | 550 |
| 9 | Dallas, TX | $77,230 | $63,161 | $61,268 | 1,360 |
| 10 | Boston, MA | $86,510 | $65,584 | $60,577 | 1,320 |
| 11 | Atlanta, GA | $75,540 | $58,675 | $58,641 | 530 |
| 12 | Washington, DC | $81,880 | $62,441 | $57,347 | 790 |
| 13 | Chicago, IL | $68,050 | $53,479 | $51,624 | 1,810 |
| 14 | Miami, FL | $63,150 | $52,921 | $46,359 | 580 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- San Francisco, CA — $134,920
- Los Angeles, CA — $131,070
- New York, NY — $98,130
- Seattle, WA — $97,560
- Baltimore, MD — $95,070
- Portland, OR — $91,480
- Boston, MA — $86,510
- Philadelphia, PA — $82,390
- Washington, DC — $81,880
- Houston, TX — $80,570
- Dallas, TX — $77,230
- Atlanta, GA — $75,540
- Chicago, IL — $68,050
- Miami, FL — $63,150
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $130,680 | $90,963 | $77,570 – $226,560 | 3,810 |
| Delaware | $101,510 | $74,884 | $61,060 – $154,180 | 130 |
| Michigan | $99,330 | $74,738 | $45,310 – $174,260 | 1,420 |
| Rhode Island | $95,600 | $73,116 | $62,810 – $183,740 | 260 |
| Oregon | $91,770 | $66,190 | $59,000 – $138,260 | 820 |
| New Hampshire | $91,670 | $73,320 | $54,460 – $163,190 | 150 |
| New York | $87,230 | $66,083 | $52,400 – $162,400 | 4,080 |
| Minnesota | $85,570 | $64,733 | $61,310 – $130,940 | 690 |
| Washington | $85,560 | $69,021 | $59,360 – $131,990 | 820 |
| Massachusetts | $85,490 | $64,918 | $60,490 – $165,490 | 1,880 |
| Connecticut | $85,020 | $65,540 | $58,960 – $160,520 | 820 |
| Vermont | $84,860 | $65,388 | $61,030 – $140,210 | 170 |
| Maryland | $83,360 | $63,878 | $54,030 – $176,630 | 820 |
| Utah | $83,270 | $64,629 | $49,510 – $134,290 | 370 |
| Nevada | $82,540 | $66,897 | $53,020 – $109,070 | 250 |
| Pennsylvania | $82,170 | $64,114 | $49,790 – $126,790 | 2,000 |
| Colorado | $81,930 | $63,571 | $50,780 – $134,020 | 890 |
| District of Columbia | $81,880 | $62,441 | $63,230 – $159,740 | 260 |
| Ohio | $81,330 | $64,591 | $45,280 – $127,610 | 1,600 |
| Maine | $81,130 | $61,600 | $59,380 – $139,640 | 170 |
| New Jersey | $80,660 | $62,626 | $32,220 – $139,910 | 1,660 |
| Montana | $80,610 | $62,346 | $51,520 – $122,520 | 120 |
| Wisconsin | $80,480 | $62,563 | $60,640 – $141,160 | 780 |
| Iowa | $80,300 | $62,921 | $52,810 – $134,040 | 450 |
| Louisiana | $79,940 | $63,056 | $47,290 – $118,750 | 340 |
| Nebraska | $79,310 | $61,896 | $54,740 – $133,390 | 270 |
| Indiana | $78,780 | $61,957 | $50,490 – $133,480 | 1,100 |
| South Carolina | $77,580 | $59,910 | $51,340 – $105,490 | 700 |
| Illinois | $77,080 | $59,385 | $42,060 – $129,280 | 2,390 |
| Texas | $76,990 | $62,992 | $47,430 – $130,280 | 4,870 |
| Wyoming | $76,910 | $62,936 | $47,890 – $101,470 | 110 |
| North Dakota | $76,770 | $62,600 | $54,300 – $119,810 | 120 |
| Tennessee | $76,240 | $62,465 | $49,780 – $137,100 | 870 |
| Virginia | $75,830 | $58,630 | $42,400 – $136,000 | 1,570 |
| Missouri | $74,640 | $58,768 | $47,270 – $124,800 | 740 |
| North Carolina | $73,620 | $58,193 | $49,410 – $132,720 | 1,870 |
| Arizona | $71,230 | $57,368 | $61,220 – $99,460 | 680 |
| West Virginia | $69,370 | $55,223 | $50,050 – $114,880 | 210 |
| New Mexico | $66,550 | $53,686 | $42,680 – $106,310 | 400 |
| Georgia | $66,440 | $52,739 | $40,020 – $108,500 | 1,100 |
| Alabama | $65,900 | $52,101 | $50,230 – $97,860 | 850 |
| Kentucky | $65,820 | $52,880 | $47,300 – $129,890 | 490 |
| Oklahoma | $64,660 | $51,770 | $34,290 – $95,400 | 430 |
| South Dakota | $64,620 | $54,102 | $52,060 – $106,840 | 130 |
| Kansas | $64,330 | $51,079 | $45,280 – $131,990 | 460 |
| Mississippi | $61,760 | $50,066 | $46,630 – $97,590 | 360 |
| Florida | $60,700 | $50,952 | $51,670 – $84,940 | 2,660 |
| Arkansas | $54,340 | $43,936 | $37,250 – $77,860 | 290 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a mathematical science teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median salary for mathematical science teachers, postsecondary is $79,940 a year ($38.43 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $49,180 and the top 10% earn over $139,340. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays mathematical science teachers, postsecondary the most?
California has the highest median pay at $130,680. After taxes and local prices, San Francisco, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many mathematical science teachers, postsecondary are there in the U.S.?
About 47,670 people work as mathematical science teachers, postsecondary nationwide.