Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median environmental science teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $94,980 per year. Salaries range from $57,780 at the entry level to $164,190+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 6,690 environmental science teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.9% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$94,980
per year
Employment
6,690
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$57,780
25th percentile
$69,880
Median
$94,980
75th percentile
$126,900
90th percentile
$164,190
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.9%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
700
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$60K$139K■ No data
Top Paying States
Kentucky
$139K
+46%
Maryland
$131K
+38%
Oklahoma
$114K
+20%
Michigan
$113K
+19%
New Mexico
$111K
+17%
California
$108K
+14%
Massachusetts
$106K
+12%
Virginia
$105K
+10%
Illinois
$104K
+10%
Utah
$104K
+9%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $139,110 | +46.5% |
| Maryland | $131,060 | +38.0% |
| Oklahoma | $113,680 | +19.7% |
| Michigan | $112,730 | +18.7% |
| New Mexico | $111,270 | +17.2% |
| California | $108,290 | +14.0% |
| Massachusetts | $106,110 | +11.7% |
| Virginia | $104,730 | +10.3% |
| Illinois | $104,440 | +10.0% |
| Utah | $103,510 | +9.0% |
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Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $130,260 | +37.1% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $127,100 | +33.8% |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $110,540 | +16.4% |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $110,510 | +16.4% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $107,010 | +12.7% |
| Amherst Town-Northampton, MA | $106,110 | +11.7% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $105,000 | +10.5% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $104,810 | +10.3% |
| Madison, WI | $104,730 | +10.3% |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $104,160 | +9.7% |
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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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