Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median biological science teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $84,620 per year. Salaries range from $52,150 at the entry level to $169,900+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 50,190 biological science teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 7.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$84,620
per year
Employment
50,190
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$52,150
25th percentile
$64,350
Median
$84,620
75th percentile
$126,770
90th percentile
$169,900
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+7.3%
Faster than average
Annual Openings
5,400
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
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$57K$129K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$129K
+53%
Massachusetts
$105K
+24%
Michigan
$104K
+22%
New Hampshire
$102K
+21%
Rhode Island
$102K
+21%
Delaware
$101K
+20%
Oregon
$101K
+19%
Montana
$100K
+19%
Illinois
$99K
+17%
New Mexico
$99K
+17%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $129,150 | +52.6% |
| Massachusetts | $105,050 | +24.1% |
| Michigan | $103,620 | +22.5% |
| New Hampshire | $102,410 | +21.0% |
| Rhode Island | $102,300 | +20.9% |
| Delaware | $101,380 | +19.8% |
| Oregon | $100,820 | +19.1% |
| Montana | $100,480 | +18.7% |
| Illinois | $99,060 | +17.1% |
| New Mexico | $98,820 | +16.8% |
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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $166,850 | +97.2% |
| Madison, WI | $142,490 | +68.4% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $138,120 | +63.2% |
| Charlottesville, VA | $135,930 | +60.6% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $133,540 | +57.8% |
| Fresno, CA | $129,520 | +53.1% |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $128,910 | +52.3% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $128,070 | +51.3% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $127,800 | +51.0% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $127,040 | +50.1% |
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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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