Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median mathematical science teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $79,940 per year. Salaries range from $49,180 at the entry level to $139,340+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 47,670 mathematical science teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$79,940
per year
Employment
47,670
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$49,180
25th percentile
$61,690
Median
$79,940
75th percentile
$105,000
90th percentile
$139,340
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.3%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
4,400
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
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$54K$131K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$131K
+63%
Delaware
$102K
+27%
Michigan
$99K
+24%
Rhode Island
$96K
+20%
Oregon
$92K
+15%
New Hampshire
$92K
+15%
New York
$87K
+9%
Minnesota
$86K
+7%
Washington
$86K
+7%
Massachusetts
$85K
+7%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $130,680 | +63.5% |
| Delaware | $101,510 | +27.0% |
| Michigan | $99,330 | +24.3% |
| Rhode Island | $95,600 | +19.6% |
| Oregon | $91,770 | +14.8% |
| New Hampshire | $91,670 | +14.7% |
| New York | $87,230 | +9.1% |
| Minnesota | $85,570 | +7.0% |
| Washington | $85,560 | +7.0% |
| Massachusetts | $85,490 | +6.9% |
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Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $150,550 | +88.3% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $137,720 | +72.3% |
| Fresno, CA | $135,890 | +70.0% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $135,860 | +70.0% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $134,920 | +68.8% |
| Madison, WI | $132,100 | +65.2% |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $131,980 | +65.1% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $131,070 | +64.0% |
| Visalia, CA | $130,910 | +63.8% |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $128,920 | +61.3% |
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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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