25 Series · SOC 25-1041

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Salary

National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).

$98,700
Median / year
$163,150
Top 10% earn
+4.1%
Growth '23–'33
8,920
US workers

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median of $98,700 per year.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $98,700, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $50,870 (10th percentile) to $163,150 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 8,920 US workers. Michigan pays the most ($136,130), since pay varies by state and metro area.

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The pay verdict

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median of $98,700, putting them among the better-paid US occupations and higher than 82% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Educational Instruction and Library, it ranks #10 of 64 by median pay. Employment is projected to grow 4.1% by 2033.

$98,700
Median annual wage
Top 18%
of 825 US occupations with published wages
#10 of 64
in Educational Instruction and Library
3.2×
90th-to-10th pay spread

Highest-paying state: Michigan at $136,130. Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.

Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1041) pays a national median of $98,700 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $50,870 at the 10th percentile to $163,150 at the 90th, with a mean of $102,050 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 8,920 Americans work in this occupation across 40 reporting states and 33 metro areas.

BLS Employment Projections forecast a +4.1% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as about average relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 800 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is Doctoral or professional degree. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of A for this role, with a fatality rate of 0.3 per 100,000 and injury rate of 0.8 per 100.

Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. Michigan pays the highest state median at $136,130, which is +38% above the national figure. The top metro is Fresno, CA at $136,710 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.

BLS OEWS May 2025 8,920 jobs Median $98,700/yr

Median Salary

$98,700

per year

Median Hourly

N/A

per hour

Mean Salary

$102,050

average

Employment

8,920

jobs nationwide

How does this pay compare nationally?

Where Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary pay sits nationally

Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median

$98,700 Top 18% higher than 82% of 825 US occupations

$0–$20,000: 0 US occupations (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 98 US occupations (12%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 298 US occupations (36%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 209 US occupations (25%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 82 US occupations (10%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 58 US occupations (7%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 32 US occupations (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 14 US occupations (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 9 US occupations (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 25 US occupations (3%). Above this entry. This job $0 $200,000 every BLS occupation, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US occupations. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025

Does this job pay well and grow?

Each dot is a 25-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).

Among 25 25-series occupations with growth data, Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary sits on the slower-growing side at +4.1% growth and $98,700 median pay.

Among 25 25-series occupations with growth data, Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary sits on the slower-growing side at +4.1% growth and $98,700 median pay. Scatter plot of 25 data points. $20000$40000$60000$80000$100000$120000 -5%0%5%10%15%20% Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) Median annual wage
Among 25 25-series occupations with growth data, Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary sits on the slower-growing side at +4.1% growth and $98,700 median pay.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).

Job Outlook (2024–2034)

Projected Growth

+4.1%

About average

Annual Openings

800

per year (projected)

Typical Education

Doctoral or professional degree

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034

Workplace Safety

All safety ratings →
A

Very Safe

Safety Grade (BLS 2023)

Fatality Rate

0.3/100K

Injury Rate

0.8/100

Danger Index

3.4/100

Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023

Career Intelligence

Skills, knowledge, and tasks most important for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.

Top Skills

Instructing 4.4
Reading Comprehension 4.1
Speaking 4.1
Learning Strategies 4.1
Active Listening 4.0
Writing 4.0
Critical Thinking 4.0
Active Learning 4.0
Monitoring 3.9
Judgment and Decision Making 3.8

Knowledge Areas

Biology 4.3
Education and Training 4.1
English Language 4.0
Administration and Management 3.9
Customer and Personal Service 3.6
Food Production 3.5
Communications and Media 3.4
Mathematics 3.3
Geography 3.3
Computers and Electronics 3.2

Key Tasks

  • ▸ Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • ▸ Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  • ▸ Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
  • ▸ Supervise laboratory sessions and field work and coordinate laboratory operations.
  • ▸ Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
  • ▸ Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as crop production, plant genetics, and soil chemistry.
  • ▸ Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
  • ▸ Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • ▸ Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
  • ▸ Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.

Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.

Salary Range

Annual Salary Distribution

$50,870$66,410$98,700$126,850$163,150
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

Hourly Rate Distribution

10th Percentile

$50,870

25th Percentile

$66,410

Median

$98,700

75th Percentile

$126,850

90th Percentile

$163,150

Salary by State

Highest Paying States

1. Michigan $136,130 2. New Jersey $131,380 3. Maryland $129,920 4. Tennessee $128,270 5. Delaware $126,770

Lowest Paying States

36. Ohio $46,160 37. Florida $62,420 38. Oklahoma $64,080 39. Utah $64,500 40. Mississippi $69,930
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# State Median Salary vs National
1 Michigan $136,130 +38% above national
2 New Jersey $131,380 +33% above national
3 Maryland $129,920 +32% above national
4 Tennessee $128,270 +30% above national
5 Delaware $126,770 +28% above national
6 Connecticut $125,350 +27% above national
7 Kansas $112,480 +14% above national
8 California $109,930 +11% above national
9 New Mexico $108,290 +10% above national
10 North Dakota $108,130 +10% above national
11 Vermont $106,680 +8% above national
12 Idaho $105,690 +7% above national
13 Illinois $105,440 +7% above national
14 Texas $105,370 +7% above national
15 Virginia $105,330 +7% above national
16 Georgia $104,330 +6% above national
17 North Carolina $102,560 +4% above national
18 Iowa $101,080 +2% above national
19 Oregon $100,930 +2% above national
20 Minnesota $100,410 +2% above national
21 Wyoming $98,660 same as national
22 South Dakota $98,220 same as national
23 Nebraska $97,640 1% below national
24 Montana $93,470 5% below national
25 Maine $92,480 6% below national
26 Puerto Rico $85,850 13% below national
27 Kentucky $84,100 15% below national
28 Washington $82,960 16% below national
29 Wisconsin $82,950 16% below national
30 Colorado $81,920 17% below national
31 Alabama $80,030 19% below national
32 Missouri $78,730 20% below national
33 Indiana $74,480 25% below national
34 Arkansas $74,340 25% below national
35 Arizona $73,500 26% below national
36 Mississippi $69,930 29% below national
37 Utah $64,500 35% below national
38 Oklahoma $64,080 35% below national
39 Florida $62,420 37% below national
40 Ohio $46,160 53% below national

Salary by Metro Area

Highest Paying Metros

1. Fresno, CA $136,710 2. New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $131,380 3. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $129,920 4. College Station-Bryan, TX $126,050 5. South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $111,960

Lowest Paying Metros

29. Kansas nonmetropolitan area $50,350 30. North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $58,190 31. Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $64,080 32. South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $70,860 33. Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $75,200
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# Metro Area Median Salary vs National
1 Fresno, CA $136,710 +39% above national
2 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $131,380 +33% above national
3 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $129,920 +32% above national
4 College Station-Bryan, TX $126,050 +28% above national
5 South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $111,960 +13% above national
6 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $105,790 +7% above national
7 Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $105,660 +7% above national
8 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $105,440 +7% above national
9 Lubbock, TX $105,370 +7% above national
10 South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $104,250 +6% above national
11 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $103,120 +4% above national
12 Raleigh-Cary, NC $102,560 +4% above national
13 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $101,550 +3% above national
14 Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $100,680 +2% above national
15 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $100,410 +2% above national
16 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $99,200 +1% above national
17 Madison, WI $98,920 same as national
18 Lincoln, NE $98,160 1% below national
19 Omaha, NE-IA $97,640 1% below national
20 South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $87,410 11% below national
21 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $83,480 15% below national
22 South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $82,950 16% below national
23 Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $81,300 18% below national
24 Greensboro-High Point, NC $80,310 19% below national
25 Auburn-Opelika, AL $80,030 19% below national
26 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $78,910 20% below national
27 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $77,930 21% below national
28 Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR $77,900 21% below national
29 Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $75,200 24% below national
30 South Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $70,860 28% below national
31 Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $64,080 35% below national
32 North Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $58,190 41% below national
33 Kansas nonmetropolitan area $50,350 49% below national

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary make? ▼
The median annual salary for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is $98,700 ($N/A/hour). The salary range spans from $50,870 at the 10th percentile to $163,150 at the 90th percentile.
What state pays Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary the most? ▼
Michigan pays the highest median salary for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary at $136,130/year, which is +38% above the national median.
What education do you need to become a Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary? ▼
The typical entry-level education for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is Doctoral or professional degree.
How dangerous is being a Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary? ▼
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary has a safety grade of A (Very Safe) based on BLS data. The fatality rate is 0.3 per 100,000 workers and the injury rate is 0.8 per 100 workers.
Is Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary a good career? ▼
Employment for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is projected to grow 4.1% from 2024 to 2034, which is about average. About 800 openings are projected each year.
How does Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary pay vary by state? ▼
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly by state. The highest-paying state is Michigan at $136,130/year, while Mississippi pays the least at $69,930/year. BLS data covers 40 states and territories.
Which metro areas pay the most for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary? ▼
The highest-paying metro area for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is Fresno, CA at $136,710/year. BLS reports wage data for 33 metro areas for this occupation, with pay varying based on local demand and cost of living.

What to do with this data

How to use Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary pay figures in a real decision

  • For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $126,850/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
  • Location moves pay significantly: Michigan leads at $136,130/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
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These are BLS survey estimates for the occupation, not a salary offer or a prediction for any individual. Your pay depends on experience, employer, exact role, and location.

Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 annual release. Employment projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024–2034. Data reflects cross-industry estimates for all ownership types.

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