Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. is $101,420, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $101,420
- Mean annual wage
- $102,450
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 1,520
1,520 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,100 | — |
| 25th percentile | $77,440 | — |
| Median (50th) | $101,420 | — |
| 75th percentile | $126,930 | — |
| 90th percentile | $148,920 | — |
Highest-paying states for forestry and conservation science teachers, postsecondary
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | $138,130 | 60 |
| Virginia | $132,820 | 60 |
| Oregon | $126,930 | 210 |
| Arizona | $115,730 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $108,430 | 90 |
| Washington | $104,490 | 40 |
| Montana | $104,220 | 60 |
| Indiana | $102,330 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $98,410 | 40 |
| Georgia | $94,310 | 40 |
Lowest-paying states
- California: $61,730 median annual wage
- Missouri: $79,820 median annual wage
- Alabama: $80,380 median annual wage
- Maine: $82,280 median annual wage
- Minnesota: $82,670 median annual wage
About this occupation
Teach courses in forestry and conservation science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Compile bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in books, professional journals, or electronic media.
- Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks and laboratory equipment.
- Provide information to the public by leading workshops and training programs and by developing educational materials.
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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