Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$79,350
↑ 19.0% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 19.0% since 2011 ($66,680 → $79,350)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $81,020
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (-0.1%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -19%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $79,350 | -2.1% |
| 2023 | $81,020 | +4.6% |
| 2022 | $77,420 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | $77,580 | +5.3% |
| 2020 | $73,650 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | $73,690 | +0.6% |
| 2018 | $73,230 | +3.3% |
| 2017 | $70,910 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | $69,520 | +3.5% |
| 2015 | $67,170 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | $65,190 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | $65,930 | +1.4% |
| 2012 | $64,990 | -2.5% |
| 2011 | $66,680 | — |
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.