Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $103,170 per year. Salaries range from $59,700 at the entry level to $203,190+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 9,900 atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.6% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$103,170
per year
Employment
9,900
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$59,700
25th percentile
$77,260
Median
$103,170
75th percentile
$135,510
90th percentile
$203,190
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.6%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
1,000
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$63K$133K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$133K
+29%
New Jersey
$132K
+28%
New Hampshire
$130K
+26%
Oregon
$128K
+24%
Connecticut
$124K
+20%
Virginia
$120K
+16%
Arizona
$111K
+7%
Massachusetts
$109K
+6%
Maryland
$108K
+4%
Wisconsin
$107K
+4%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $133,230 | +29.1% |
| New Jersey | $131,930 | +27.9% |
| New Hampshire | $130,230 | +26.2% |
| Oregon | $128,140 | +24.2% |
| Connecticut | $123,770 | +20.0% |
| Virginia | $119,940 | +16.3% |
| Arizona | $110,600 | +7.2% |
| Massachusetts | $108,930 | +5.6% |
| Maryland | $107,700 | +4.4% |
| Wisconsin | $107,370 | +4.1% |
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Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $175,120 | +69.7% |
| New Haven, CT | $163,850 | +58.8% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $163,120 | +58.1% |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $160,550 | +55.6% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $134,670 | +30.5% |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $133,660 | +29.6% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $132,070 | +28.0% |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $131,930 | +27.9% |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $129,110 | +25.1% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $128,690 | +24.7% |
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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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