Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$87,710
↑ 16.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 16.9% since 2011 ($75,050 → $87,710)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $88,410
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -20%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $87,710 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | $88,410 | +6.5% |
| 2022 | $83,040 | +1.3% |
| 2021 | $81,980 | -3.3% |
| 2020 | $84,740 | +2.8% |
| 2019 | $82,430 | +3.2% |
| 2018 | $79,910 | +4.6% |
| 2017 | $76,360 | -2.5% |
| 2016 | $78,340 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | $78,770 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | $77,470 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | $78,490 | +1.5% |
| 2012 | $77,320 | +3.0% |
| 2011 | $75,050 | — |
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.