Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for biological science teachers, postsecondary in the United States was $84,620 (— per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,150 | — |
| 25th | $64,350 | — |
| Median | $84,620 | — |
| 75th | $126,770 | — |
| 90th | $169,900 | — |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 25-1042
- Total U.S. employment: 50,190
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
Across the United States, 50,190 biological science teachers, postsecondary are employed (— per 1,000 jobs), making this a mid-sized occupations in the national economy.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $77,540 | — | -8.4% | 1,160 |
| Arizona | $83,030 | — | -1.9% | 0 |
| Arkansas | $77,670 | — | -8.2% | 430 |
| California | $129,150 | — | +52.6% | 3,610 |
| Colorado | $98,680 | — | +16.6% | 810 |
| Connecticut | $96,470 | — | +14.0% | 870 |
| Delaware | $101,380 | — | +19.8% | 130 |
| District of Columbia | $96,830 | — | +14.4% | 350 |
| Florida | $57,140 | — | -32.5% | 2,020 |
| Georgia | $88,020 | — | +4.0% | 980 |
| Idaho | $81,620 | — | -3.5% | 220 |
| Illinois | $99,060 | — | +17.1% | 2,340 |
| Indiana | $83,130 | — | -1.8% | 1,100 |
| Iowa | $78,060 | — | -7.8% | 540 |
| Kansas | $81,300 | — | -3.9% | 430 |
| Kentucky | $70,630 | — | -16.5% | 470 |
| Louisiana | $79,010 | — | -6.6% | 390 |
| Maine | $84,080 | — | -0.6% | 270 |
| Maryland | $83,500 | — | -1.3% | 970 |
| Massachusetts | $105,050 | — | +24.1% | 2,060 |
| Michigan | $103,620 | — | +22.5% | 1,460 |
| Minnesota | $96,880 | — | +14.5% | 780 |
| Mississippi | $66,830 | — | -21.0% | 580 |
| Missouri | $80,970 | — | -4.3% | 1,060 |
| Montana | $100,480 | — | +18.7% | 110 |
| Nebraska | $81,190 | — | -4.1% | 500 |
| Nevada | $85,040 | — | +0.5% | 350 |
| New Hampshire | $102,410 | — | +21.0% | 170 |
| New Jersey | $79,540 | — | -6.0% | 1,570 |
| New Mexico | $98,820 | — | +16.8% | 150 |
| New York | $98,180 | — | +16.0% | 3,870 |
| North Carolina | $77,700 | — | -8.2% | 1,960 |
| North Dakota | $90,740 | — | +7.2% | 170 |
| Ohio | $79,600 | — | -5.9% | 1,350 |
| Oklahoma | $65,960 | — | -22.1% | 470 |
| Oregon | $100,820 | — | +19.1% | 800 |
| Pennsylvania | $85,970 | — | +1.6% | 2,410 |
| Rhode Island | $102,300 | — | +20.9% | 250 |
| South Carolina | $82,300 | — | -2.7% | 750 |
| South Dakota | $76,570 | — | -9.5% | 160 |
| Tennessee | $78,940 | — | -6.7% | 830 |
| Texas | $82,470 | — | -2.5% | 3,840 |
| Utah | $81,580 | — | -3.6% | 300 |
| Vermont | $82,230 | — | -2.8% | 170 |
| Virginia | $79,190 | — | -6.4% | 1,760 |
| Washington | $97,280 | — | +15.0% | 960 |
| West Virginia | $67,190 | — | -20.6% | 220 |
| Wisconsin | $78,920 | — | -6.7% | 950 |
| Wyoming | $82,930 | — | -2.0% | 160 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for biological science teachers, postsecondary?
The median annual wage for biological science teachers, postsecondary is $84,620 (— per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays biological science teachers, postsecondary the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many biological science teachers, postsecondary are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 50,190 biological science teachers, postsecondary employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do biological science teachers, postsecondary make per hour?
The median hourly wage is —. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.