Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for environmental science teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. is $94,980, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $94,980
- Mean annual wage
- $103,610
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 6,690
6,690 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,780 | — |
| 25th percentile | $69,880 | — |
| Median (50th) | $94,980 | — |
| 75th percentile | $126,900 | — |
| 90th percentile | $164,190 | — |
Highest-paying states for environmental science teachers, postsecondary
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | $139,110 | 70 |
| Maryland | $131,060 | 220 |
| Oklahoma | $113,680 | 30 |
| Michigan | $112,730 | 270 |
| New Mexico | $111,270 | 50 |
| California | $108,290 | 300 |
| Massachusetts | $106,110 | 280 |
| Virginia | $104,730 | 300 |
| Illinois | $104,440 | 170 |
| Utah | $103,510 | 40 |
Lowest-paying states
- Arkansas: $59,910 median annual wage
- Alabama: $64,700 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $76,210 median annual wage
- Florida: $77,830 median annual wage
- Indiana: $78,400 median annual wage
About this occupation
Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
- Participate in campus and community events.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as hazardous waste management, industrial safety, and environmental toxicology.
- Write letters of recommendation for students.
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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