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Average Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a mathematical science teachers, postsecondary make in the United States?

The average salary for a mathematical science teachers, postsecondary in the United States is $95,320, but the range typically falls between $62,280 and $108,840. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $45.83, with a range between $29.94 and $52.33.

There are approximately 48,230 people employed as a mathematical science teachers, postsecondary in the United States. With Florida, New York, California employing the highest number of mathematical science teachers, postsecondary.The state with the best pay for a mathematical science teachers, postsecondary is California, with an average annual salary of $141,290, while Hawaii has the lowest average annual salary of $58,390.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$48,740$23.43
25th Percentile$62,280$29.94
Median$81,020$38.95
75th Percentile$108,840$52.33
90th Percentile$165,880$79.75

Average mathematical science teachers, postsecondary salary by location

The salary of a mathematical science teachers, postsecondary can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a mathematical science teachers, postsecondary in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for mathematical science teachers, postsecondary are California, New York, Oregon, New Jersey, Alaska while the worst states are Hawaii, Arkansas, Kansas, Mississippi, South Dakota.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$49,330$76,840$111,420
Alaska$64,040$98,190$134,300
Arizona$53,140$80,640$114,010
Arkansas$42,230$62,210$86,890
California$77,520$141,290$233,440
Colorado$37,800$81,000$127,040
Connecticut$64,130$105,040$137,140
Delaware$43,580$74,930$110,350
District of Columbia$53,220$96,660$154,040
Florida$47,440$80,300$131,340
Georgia$46,960$70,620$101,570
Hawaii$28,330$58,390$80,320
Idaho$50,450$76,510$100,970
Illinois$43,150$82,260$129,150
Indiana$49,290$86,290$131,400
Iowa$48,200$88,250$140,260
Kansas$43,660$73,580$132,790
Kentucky$45,250$76,190$126,270
Louisiana$45,450$79,590$111,810
Maine$54,590$87,180$134,220
Maryland$56,020$118,690>$239,200
Massachusetts$60,510$104,890$168,520
Michigan$42,820$101,190$167,500
Minnesota$61,800$101,240$157,070
Mississippi$42,780$67,020$103,910
Missouri$48,620$90,030$156,880
Montana$53,140$84,370$134,920
Nebraska$52,790$80,850$106,990
Nevada$51,650$82,520$104,830
New Hampshire$58,770$102,460$156,850
New Jersey$59,060$123,170$217,070
New Mexico$41,020$67,750$102,180
New York$52,570$120,480$215,830
North Carolina$48,510$80,390$132,640
North Dakota$49,920$76,500$103,270
Ohio$39,450$83,780$131,830
Oklahoma$38,160$65,750$100,180
Oregon$57,410$113,150$180,400
Pennsylvania$49,200$89,710$135,840
Rhode Island$60,570$111,920$210,930
South Carolina$49,700$83,880$130,930
South Dakota$49,970$70,170$104,950
Tennessee$47,680$83,040$140,000
Texas$47,820$88,670$135,680
Utah$49,860$93,020$152,970
Vermont$62,510$94,540$134,760
Virginia$39,100$78,910$130,630
Washington$52,400$87,890$137,690
West Virginia$42,480$78,220$127,790
Wisconsin$50,620$91,520$154,300
Wyoming$47,640$74,610$107,160

Even between cities, the salary of a mathematical science teachers, postsecondary can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for mathematical science teachers, postsecondary is Santa Maria-Santa Barbara area, CA with an average salary of $169,500.The city with the lowest average salary for mathematical science teachers, postsecondary is Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK with an average salary of $47,220.

Areas with highest average salaries for mathematical science teachers, postsecondary

  1. Santa Maria-Santa Barbara area, CA - $169,500
  2. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario area, CA - $155,800
  3. Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, CA - $148,080
  4. Iowa City, IA - $146,880
  5. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA - $144,010

Areas with lowest average salaries for mathematical science teachers, postsecondary

  1. Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK - $47,220
  2. South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area, AR - $51,290
  3. Wichita, KS - $53,400
  4. Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area, OK - $53,600
  5. Lower Savannah South Carolina nonmetropolitan area, SC - $55,500

Employment trends for mathematical science teachers, postsecondary in the United States

The number of mathematical science teachers, postsecondary in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of mathematical science teachers, postsecondary has decreased by -1,320. On average, the number of mathematical science teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by -0.7% each year. The salary of mathematical science teachers, postsecondary has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of mathematical science teachers, postsecondary has increased by $8,560. On average, the salary of mathematical science teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by 2.5% each year.

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How mathematical science teachers, postsecondary salaries compare to other education, training, and library occupations

Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary are part of the education, training, and library occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for mathematical science teachers, postsecondary compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all education, training, and library occupations jobs here.

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