Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$101,390
↑ 22.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 22.0% since 2011 ($83,140 → $101,390)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $101,390
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -17%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $101,390 | +0.7% |
| 2023 | $100,690 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $97,770 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | $98,070 | +3.8% |
| 2020 | $94,520 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | $92,040 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | $90,860 | +4.0% |
| 2017 | $87,380 | +2.3% |
| 2016 | $85,410 | +2.7% |
| 2015 | $83,150 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | $81,780 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | $81,640 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | $82,180 | -1.2% |
| 2011 | $83,140 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.