How much does a biological science teacher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $40.68 an hour or $7,052 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.68
- Average (mean)
- $102,800
- Jobs
- 50,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,150 | $25.07 | |
| 25th | $64,350 | $30.94 | |
| Median | $84,620 | $40.68 | |
| 75th | $126,800 | $60.95 | |
| 90th | $169,900 | $81.68 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $129,200 |
| Massachusetts | $105,100 |
| Michigan | $103,600 |
| New Hampshire | $102,400 |
| Rhode Island | $102,300 |
| Delaware | $101,400 |
| Oregon | $100,800 |
| Montana | $100,500 |
| Illinois | $99,060 |
| New Mexico | $98,820 |
| Colorado | $98,680 |
| New York | $98,180 |
| Washington | $97,280 |
| Minnesota | $96,880 |
| District of Columbia | $96,830 |
| Connecticut | $96,470 |
| North Dakota | $90,740 |
| Georgia | $88,020 |
| Pennsylvania | $85,970 |
| Nevada | $85,040 |
| Maine | $84,080 |
| Maryland | $83,500 |
| Indiana | $83,130 |
| Arizona | $83,030 |
| Wyoming | $82,930 |
| Texas | $82,470 |
| South Carolina | $82,300 |
| Vermont | $82,230 |
| Idaho | $81,620 |
| Utah | $81,580 |
| Kansas | $81,300 |
| Nebraska | $81,190 |
| Missouri | $80,970 |
| Ohio | $79,600 |
| New Jersey | $79,540 |
| Virginia | $79,190 |
| Louisiana | $79,010 |
| Tennessee | $78,940 |
| Wisconsin | $78,920 |
| Iowa | $78,060 |
| North Carolina | $77,700 |
| Arkansas | $77,670 |
| Alabama | $77,540 |
| South Dakota | $76,570 |
| Kentucky | $70,630 |
| West Virginia | $67,190 |
| Mississippi | $66,830 |
| Oklahoma | $65,960 |
| Florida | $57,140 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Diego, CA | $166,900 |
| Madison, WI | $142,500 |
| Riverside, CA | $138,100 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $135,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $133,500 |
| Fresno, CA | $129,500 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $128,900 |
| Boston, MA | $128,100 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $127,800 |
| Sacramento, CA | $127,000 |
| San Jose, CA | $126,400 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $110,000 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $109,400 |
| Fargo, ND | $108,100 |
| Atlanta, GA | $107,100 |
In other countries
Biological Science Teacher belongs to the international group "University and higher education teachers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
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- Architecture Teacher$96,870
- Engineering Teacher$109,300
- Agricultural Sciences Teacher$98,700
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teacher$101,400
- Atmospheric$103,200
- Chemistry Teacher$93,250
- Environmental Science Teacher$94,980
Frequently asked questions
How much does a biological science teacher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $40.68 ($84,620 a year).
How much does a biological science teacher make a month?
About $7,052 a month before tax, based on a median of $84,620 a year.
How much does a biological science teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,150 or less a year ($25.07 an hour); the top 10% make $169,900 or more.
Which state pays biological science teachers the most?
California, with a median of $129,200 a year, followed by Massachusetts ($105,100) and Michigan ($103,600).
Which city pays biological science teachers the most?
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA, with a median of $166,900 a year.
How many biological science teachers are there in the United States?
About 50,190 people work as biological science teachers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.