Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$83,460
↑ 12.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 12.6% since 2011 ($74,110 → $83,460)
🏆Peak year: 2020 at $85,600
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -23%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $83,460 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | $83,920 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $81,650 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | $81,440 | -4.9% |
| 2020 | $85,600 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | $83,300 | +0.9% |
| 2018 | $82,550 | +5.5% |
| 2017 | $78,240 | +2.1% |
| 2016 | $76,650 | +1.8% |
| 2015 | $75,320 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | $74,580 | -1.5% |
| 2013 | $75,740 | +2.1% |
| 2012 | $74,180 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | $74,110 | — |
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.