Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $101,420 per year. Salaries range from $50,100 at the entry level to $148,920+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 1,520 forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 4% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$101,420
per year
Employment
1,520
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$50,100
25th percentile
$77,440
Median
$101,420
75th percentile
$126,930
90th percentile
$148,920
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+4%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$62K$138K■ No data
Top Paying States
Michigan
$138K
+36%
Virginia
$133K
+31%
Oregon
$127K
+25%
Arizona
$116K
+14%
North Carolina
$108K
+7%
Washington
$104K
+3%
Montana
$104K
+3%
Indiana
$102K
+1%
Wisconsin
$98K
-3%
Georgia
$94K
-7%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $138,130 | +36.2% |
| Virginia | $132,820 | +31.0% |
| Oregon | $126,930 | +25.2% |
| Arizona | $115,730 | +14.1% |
| North Carolina | $108,430 | +6.9% |
| Washington | $104,490 | +3.0% |
| Montana | $104,220 | +2.8% |
| Indiana | $102,330 | +0.9% |
| Wisconsin | $98,410 | -3.0% |
| Georgia | $94,310 | -7.0% |
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Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
Limited metro data available — BLS only publishes data for areas with sufficient survey responses.
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $101,420 | +0.0% |
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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