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.
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary is a professional role in the Educational Instruction and Library job family, focused on Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary work. 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 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondarys do
Typical education: Master's Degree
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as linear algebra, differential equations, and discrete mathematics.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Top skills:MathematicsSpeakingReading ComprehensionInstructingActive ListeningWriting
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Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary by industry
Educational Services
47,620 workers
$94,500
State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
23,780 workers
$92,000
Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
13,140 workers
$100,500
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary pays 7% above the average across 64 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).
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How much does a Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary make?
The average base salary for a Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States is $95,000 per year, or about $45.67 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $64,000 and $108,500 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 64 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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