Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $98,700 per year. Salaries range from $50,870 at the entry level to $163,150+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 8,920 agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 4.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$98,700
per year
Employment
8,920
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$50,870
25th percentile
$66,410
Median
$98,700
75th percentile
$126,850
90th percentile
$163,150
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+4.1%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
800
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
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Top Paying States
Michigan
$136K
+38%
New Jersey
$131K
+33%
Maryland
$130K
+32%
Tennessee
$128K
+30%
Delaware
$127K
+28%
Connecticut
$125K
+27%
Kansas
$112K
+14%
California
$110K
+11%
New Mexico
$108K
+10%
North Dakota
$108K
+10%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $136,130 | +37.9% |
| New Jersey | $131,380 | +33.1% |
| Maryland | $129,920 | +31.6% |
| Tennessee | $128,270 | +30.0% |
| Delaware | $126,770 | +28.4% |
| Connecticut | $125,350 | +27.0% |
| Kansas | $112,480 | +14.0% |
| California | $109,930 | +11.4% |
| New Mexico | $108,290 | +9.7% |
| North Dakota | $108,130 | +9.6% |
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Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Fresno, CA | $136,710 | +38.5% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $131,380 | +33.1% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $129,920 | +31.6% |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $126,050 | +27.7% |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $105,790 | +7.2% |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $105,660 | +7.1% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $105,440 | +6.8% |
| Lubbock, TX | $105,370 | +6.8% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $103,120 | +4.5% |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $102,560 | +3.9% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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