Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $101,420 · Median hourly: — · Employment: 1,520
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,100 | — |
| 25th | $77,440 | — |
| Median | $101,420 | — |
| 75th | $126,930 | — |
| 90th | $148,920 | — |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 25-1043
- Total U.S. employment: 1,520
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What the data says
The mean wage of $102,450 sits 1.0% above the median — the typical worker earns close to the median, while a smaller group of higher earners pulls the average up.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $50,100, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $148,920 — a 3.0x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Forestry and Conservation 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 | $80,380 | — | -20.7% | 80 |
| Arizona | $115,730 | — | +14.1% | 60 |
| California | $61,730 | — | -39.1% | 110 |
| Georgia | $94,310 | — | -7.0% | 40 |
| Indiana | $102,330 | — | +0.9% | 40 |
| Maine | $82,280 | — | -18.9% | 50 |
| Michigan | $138,130 | — | +36.2% | 60 |
| Minnesota | $82,670 | — | -18.5% | 180 |
| Missouri | $79,820 | — | -21.3% | 70 |
| Montana | $104,220 | — | +2.8% | 60 |
| North Carolina | $108,430 | — | +6.9% | 90 |
| Oregon | $126,930 | — | +25.2% | 210 |
| Virginia | $132,820 | — | +31.0% | 60 |
| Washington | $104,490 | — | +3.0% | 40 |
| West Virginia | $84,450 | — | -16.7% | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $98,410 | — | -3.0% | 40 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary?
The median annual wage for forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary is $101,420 (— per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays forestry and conservation 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 forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 1,520 forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary make per hour?
The median hourly wage is —. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.