Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. is $103,170, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $103,170
- Mean annual wage
- $116,020
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 9,900
9,900 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $59,700 | — |
| 25th percentile | $77,260 | — |
| Median (50th) | $103,170 | — |
| 75th percentile | $135,510 | — |
| 90th percentile | $203,190 | — |
Highest-paying states for atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $133,230 | 1,410 |
| New Jersey | $131,930 | 270 |
| New Hampshire | $130,230 | 50 |
| Oregon | $128,140 | 340 |
| Connecticut | $123,770 | 230 |
| Virginia | $119,940 | 230 |
| Arizona | $110,600 | 240 |
| Massachusetts | $108,930 | 470 |
| Maryland | $107,700 | 180 |
| Wisconsin | $107,370 | 130 |
Lowest-paying states
- South Dakota: $63,160 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $76,500 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $77,670 median annual wage
- Colorado: $79,190 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $81,850 median annual wage
About this occupation
Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
- Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
- Supervise laboratory work and field work.
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
- Answer questions from the public and media.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 2.0% |
| Associate's degree | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.1% |
| Master's degree | 30.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 48.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,780
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,040
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,370
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41,670
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,140
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,800
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,120
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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