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Data current as of August 2026 · sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET
Average base salary, Washington
$115,500 / year
≈ $9,650 per month · $55.53 per hour
BLS May 2025 state data for Washington · median $100,500
25th percentile
$80,500Average
$115,50075th percentile
$138,000
$80,500Average
$115,50075th percentile
$138,000
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
Alabama$94,500
Arizona$115,000
Arkansas$84,500
California$152,000
Colorado$103,500
Connecticut$113,000
Delaware$112,500
District of Columbia$117,500
Florida$68,500
Georgia$110,000
Idaho$102,000
Illinois$112,000
Indiana$101,500
Iowa$104,000
Kansas$99,000
Kentucky$85,000
Louisiana$99,000
Maine$101,500
Maryland$102,500
Massachusetts$139,000
Michigan$114,000
Minnesota$113,000
Mississippi$80,500
Missouri$108,000
Montana$106,000
Nebraska$104,000
Nevada$92,500
New Hampshire$131,000
New Jersey$95,500
New Mexico$109,000
New York$118,000
North Carolina$90,500
North Dakota$94,500
Ohio$87,000
Oklahoma$79,500
Oregon$111,000
Pennsylvania$98,500
Rhode Island$109,000
South Carolina$96,500
South Dakota$87,000
Tennessee$98,000
Texas$99,000
Utah$94,000
Vermont$98,000
Virginia$96,500
Washington$115,500
West Virginia$78,500
Wisconsin$99,500
Wyoming$88,500
About this role
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary is a professional role within the function in the Educational Instruction and Library job family.
Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondarys do
Typical education: Doctoral Degree
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biology, marine biology, and botany.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
- Prepare materials for laboratory activities and course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Top skills: Speaking Learning Strategies Instructing Writing Science Reading Comprehension
Includes information from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (CC BY 4.0).
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay by experience level
Entry level$54,000
Typical starting pay (about the 10th percentile)
Early career$66,500
A few years in (about the 25th percentile)
Experienced$87,500
Mid-career median pay
Senior$131,000
Seasoned professionals (about the 75th percentile)
Top earners$176,000
Highest earners (about the 90th percentile)
Experience tiers are derived from the BLS wage percentile distribution for this occupation, aged to 2026. Actual pay varies by employer, location, and specialization.
Job outlook
+7.3%
projected change in jobs, 2024–2034
5,400
projected openings per year
Growing about as fast as average
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program (2024–2034). Openings include growth and replacement needs.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by industry
Educational Services
49,550 workers
$105,500Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
37,590 workers
$110,000Educational Services, State Government Owned
24,680 workers
$103,500Educational Services, Privately Owned
16,240 workers
$110,000Junior Colleges
11,870 workers
$91,500Educational Services, Local Government Owned
8,620 workers
$102,500Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
490 workers
$199,500Scientific Research and Development Services
490 workers
$199,500Hospitals, State Government Owned
140 workers
$129,000Technical and Trade Schools
80 workers
$60,500National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pays 20% above the average across 65 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).
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Careers related to Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Biologist$110,000
Related occupations from O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary make?
The average base salary for a Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States is $106,500 per year, or about $51.20 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $66,500 and $131,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?
The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 65 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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