Top 15 cities for this job by average salary
| Seattle, WA | $126,750 |
|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $123,260 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $123,020 |
| Washington, DC | $119,560 |
| Atlanta, GA | $113,950 |
| New York, NY | $112,250 |
| Albany, NY | $111,500 |
| Madison, WI | $108,890 |
| Amherst, MA | $108,720 |
| Sacramento, CA | $108,220 |
| Hartford, CT | $106,560 |
| Charlotte, NC | $106,020 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $104,400 |
| Dallas, TX | $104,280 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,950 |
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Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
Maryland pays environmental science teachers, postsecondary the most statewide, $139,080 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | $139,080 | $131,060 | 220 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky | $133,580 | $139,110 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $124,290 | $113,680 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $117,010 | $112,730 | 270 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $116,410 | $108,290 | 300 | 2 | $108,220 | $102,950 |
| Massachusetts | $114,410 | $106,110 | 280 | 3 | $123,260 | $102,270 |
| Washington, D.C. | $113,260 | $99,300 | n/a | 1 | $119,560 | $119,560 |
| Washington | $112,300 | $101,430 | 190 | 1 | $126,750 | $126,750 |
| New York | $109,840 | $102,640 | 610 | 3 | $112,250 | $93,770 |
| Virginia | $109,130 | $104,730 | 300 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Hampshire | $108,310 | $102,650 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Connecticut | n/a | n/a | 120 | 1 | $106,560 | $106,560 |
| Minnesota | $106,510 | $93,640 | 120 | 1 | $123,020 | $123,020 |
| Illinois | $104,910 | $104,440 | 170 | 1 | $97,930 | $97,930 |
| Oregon | $102,970 | $90,270 | 170 | 1 | $100,410 | $100,410 |
| Nevada | $102,450 | $94,820 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Vermont | $102,170 | $102,580 | 100 | 1 | $101,160 | $101,160 |
| New Mexico | $101,010 | $111,270 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Utah | $100,330 | $103,510 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $100,240 | $99,540 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Georgia | $99,900 | $84,290 | 330 | 1 | $113,950 | $113,950 |
| Montana | $99,400 | $97,890 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $96,030 | $79,160 | 380 | 3 | $104,280 | $85,790 |
| Tennessee | $95,960 | $98,560 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $95,600 | $82,890 | 350 | 1 | $84,110 | $84,110 |
| Ohio | $95,490 | $82,920 | 210 | 2 | $94,500 | $84,570 |
| Missouri | $94,330 | $83,210 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $93,560 | $91,640 | 240 | 2 | $104,400 | $93,320 |
| Arizona | $93,340 | $81,730 | 190 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $93,320 | $78,800 | 210 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $92,960 | $82,360 | 210 | 1 | $106,020 | $106,020 |
| Mississippi | $92,410 | $76,210 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Wisconsin | $89,560 | $79,120 | 160 | 2 | $108,890 | $97,650 |
| Maine | $89,430 | $92,120 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $86,650 | $78,400 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Iowa | $84,430 | $79,570 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $79,520 | $77,830 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $62,220 | $59,910 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $61,270 | $64,700 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $126,750 | $130,260 | — | 110 |
| Boston, MA | $123,260 | $107,010 | — | 170 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $123,020 | $127,100 | — | 60 |
| Washington, DC | $119,560 | $104,810 | — | 200 |
| Atlanta, GA | $113,950 | $110,540 | — | 190 |
| New York, NY | $112,250 | $103,460 | — | 530 |
| Albany, NY | $111,500 | $104,160 | — | 70 |
| Madison, WI | $108,890 | $104,730 | — | 30 |
| Amherst, MA | $108,720 | $106,110 | — | 60 |
| Sacramento, CA | $108,220 | $101,840 | — | 70 |
| Hartford, CT | $106,560 | $101,010 | — | n/a |
| Charlotte, NC | $106,020 | $110,510 | — | 40 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $104,400 | $97,380 | — | 90 |
| Dallas, TX | $104,280 | $105,000 | — | 30 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $102,950 | $95,360 | — | 50 |
| Worcester, MA | $102,270 | $81,040 | — | 30 |
| Burlington, VT | $101,160 | $83,020 | — | 70 |
| Portland, OR | $100,410 | $85,740 | — | 120 |
| Austin, TX | $98,470 | $77,190 | — | 140 |
| Chicago, IL | $97,930 | $90,030 | — | 100 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $97,650 | $102,130 | — | 40 |
| Columbus, OH | $94,500 | $82,560 | — | 40 |
| Syracuse, NY | $93,770 | $85,280 | — | n/a |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $93,320 | $96,840 | — | 70 |
| Houston, TX | $85,790 | $85,990 | — | 50 |
| Cleveland, OH | $84,570 | $81,800 | — | 50 |
| Trenton, NJ | $84,110 | $80,730 | — | n/a |
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Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary: questions
Where do environmental science teachers, postsecondary make the most money?
In Seattle, WA, with an average of $126,750 a year, among the 27 metro areas we cover.
What is the average environmental science teachers, postsecondary salary in the U.S.?
$103,610 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $94,980, so half of environmental science teachers, postsecondary earn more than that and half less.
What salary should environmental science teachers, postsecondary ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of environmental science teachers, postsecondary nationwide earn between $69,880 (25th percentile) and $126,900 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays environmental science teachers, postsecondary the most?
Maryland, with a statewide average of $139,080 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is environmental science teachers, postsecondary pay the lowest?
Trenton, NJ, at $84,110 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1053.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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