Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary
- 10th pct
- $59,700
- Middle 50%
- $77,260–$135,510
- 90th pct
- $203,190
The BLS estimates 9,900 Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $103,170 (May 2025, SOC 25-1051). Across 4 metros with published figures, medians range from $97,860 in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ to $175,120 in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE9,900 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary earn the most
4 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $175,120 | 580 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $124,440 | 320 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $105,080 | 250 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $97,860 | 1,120 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $97,860 | 1,120 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $175,120 | 580 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $124,440 | 320 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $105,080 | 250 |
Employers with the most visa-sponsored filings for this job
1 employers · DOL
| Employer | Filings |
|---|---|
| University of Hawaii | 5 |
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Questions
What is the median Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary salary in the U.S.?
$103,170 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $77,260–$135,510.
Where do Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA ($175,120), Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($124,440), San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA ($105,080). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.