Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for biological science teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. is $84,620, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $84,620
- Mean annual wage
- $102,840
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 50,190
50,190 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $52,150 | — |
| 25th percentile | $64,350 | — |
| Median (50th) | $84,620 | — |
| 75th percentile | $126,770 | — |
| 90th percentile | $169,900 | — |
Highest-paying states for biological science teachers, postsecondary
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $129,150 | 3,610 |
| Massachusetts | $105,050 | 2,060 |
| Michigan | $103,620 | 1,460 |
| New Hampshire | $102,410 | 170 |
| Rhode Island | $102,300 | 250 |
| Delaware | $101,380 | 130 |
| Oregon | $100,820 | 800 |
| Montana | $100,480 | 110 |
| Illinois | $99,060 | 2,340 |
| New Mexico | $98,820 | 150 |
Lowest-paying states
- Florida: $57,140 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $65,960 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $66,830 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $67,190 median annual wage
- Kentucky: $70,630 median annual wage
About this occupation
Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
- Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
- Perform administrative duties, such as serving as department head.
- Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
- Act as advisers to student organizations.
- Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
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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