How much does an environmental science teacher make in Sacramento?
$101,800a year
Median yearly pay for environmental science teachers in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $48.96 an hour or $8,487 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.96
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 13 of 27
- Jobs in the area
- 70
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,250Median: $101,800Highest 10%: $163,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,250 | $31.37 | |
| 25th | $65,250 | $31.37 | |
| Median | $101,800 | $48.96 | |
| 75th | $129,800 | $62.41 | |
| 90th | $163,100 | $78.43 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for environmental science teachers.
| Los Angeles, CA | $95,360 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Social Sciences Teacher | $169,700 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $141,200 |
| Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teacher | $139,800 |
| Postsecondary Teacher | $135,100 |
| Psychology Teacher | $133,900 |
| Communications Teacher | $133,300 |
| Physics Teacher | $132,800 |
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher | $131,900 |
| Political Science Teacher | $131,400 |
| Chemistry Teacher | $130,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an environmental science teacher make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $48.96 ($101,800 a year).
Do environmental science teachers make more in Sacramento than the national average?
Yes: $101,800 against $94,980 nationally, 7% more.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $108,300, so Sacramento pays 6% less.
Where does Sacramento rank for environmental science teacher pay?
13 of 27 metro areas with data.
How much does an environmental science teacher make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $163,100 or more.
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.