Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States

Median annual wage: $79,940 · Median hourly: — · Employment: 47,670

Annual Salary Percentiles

PercentileAnnualHourly
10th$49,180
25th$61,690
Median$79,940
75th$105,000
90th$139,340

Quick Facts

What the data says

The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.

For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $49,180, median pay is $79,940, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $139,340.

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State

The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.

StateMedian AnnualMedian Hourlyvs NationalEmployment
Alabama $65,900 -17.6% 850
Arizona $71,230 -10.9% 680
Arkansas $54,340 -32.0% 290
California $130,680 +63.5% 3,810
Colorado $81,930 +2.5% 890
Connecticut $85,020 +6.4% 820
Delaware $101,510 +27.0% 130
District of Columbia $81,880 +2.4% 260
Florida $60,700 -24.1% 2,660
Georgia $66,440 -16.9% 1,100
Idaho 200
Illinois $77,080 -3.6% 2,390
Indiana $78,780 -1.5% 1,100
Iowa $80,300 +0.5% 450
Kansas $64,330 -19.5% 460
Kentucky $65,820 -17.7% 490
Louisiana $79,940 0.0% 340
Maine $81,130 +1.5% 170
Maryland $83,360 +4.3% 820
Massachusetts $85,490 +6.9% 1,880
Michigan $99,330 +24.3% 1,420
Minnesota $85,570 +7.0% 690
Mississippi $61,760 -22.7% 360
Missouri $74,640 -6.6% 740
Montana $80,610 +0.8% 120
Nebraska $79,310 -0.8% 270
Nevada $82,540 +3.3% 250
New Hampshire $91,670 +14.7% 150
New Jersey $80,660 +0.9% 1,660
New Mexico $66,550 -16.8% 400
New York $87,230 +9.1% 4,080
North Carolina $73,620 -7.9% 1,870
North Dakota $76,770 -4.0% 120
Ohio $81,330 +1.7% 1,600
Oklahoma $64,660 -19.1% 430
Oregon $91,770 +14.8% 820
Pennsylvania $82,170 +2.8% 2,000
Rhode Island $95,600 +19.6% 260
South Carolina $77,580 -3.0% 700
South Dakota $64,620 -19.2% 130
Tennessee $76,240 -4.6% 870
Texas $76,990 -3.7% 4,870
Utah $83,270 +4.2% 370
Vermont $84,860 +6.2% 170
Virginia $75,830 -5.1% 1,570
Washington $85,560 +7.0% 820
West Virginia $69,370 -13.2% 210
Wisconsin $80,480 +0.7% 780
Wyoming $76,910 -3.8% 110

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 mathematical science teachers, postsecondary?

The median annual wage for mathematical science teachers, postsecondary is $79,940 (— per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.

Which state pays mathematical 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 mathematical science teachers, postsecondary are employed in the U.S.?

There are approximately 47,670 mathematical science teachers, postsecondary employed nationally, per BLS OES.

How much do mathematical science teachers, postsecondary make per hour?

The median hourly wage is —. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.