Agricultural Sciences Teachers Salary by State
Also called: Agriculture Professors
The national median pay for agricultural sciences teachers is $98,700 a year. By state, it ranges from $46,160 in Ohio to $136,130 in Michigan.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $50,870
- 25th percentile
- $66,410
- Median
- $98,700
- 75th percentile
- $126,850
- Top 10%
- $163,150
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 8,920 jobs.
Median pay in 39 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michigan | $136,130 | +38% | $63,160 | $227,710 | 240 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $131,380 | +33% | $32,220 | $172,050 | 50 |
| 3 | Maryland | $129,920 | +32% | $78,610 | $218,050 | 90 |
| 4 | Tennessee | $128,270 | +30% | $78,470 | $160,720 | 350 |
| 5 | Delaware | $126,770 | +28% | $83,970 | $165,700 | 70 |
| 6 | Connecticut | $125,350 | +27% | $59,410 | $167,420 | 80 |
| 7 | Kansas | $112,480 | +14% | $49,430 | $169,240 | 200 |
| 8 | California | $109,930 | +11% | $61,930 | $164,800 | 400 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $108,290 | +10% | $72,630 | $160,740 | 80 |
| 10 | North Dakota | $108,130 | +10% | $61,910 | $134,000 | 90 |
| 11 | Vermont | $106,680 | +8% | $50,490 | $154,220 | 60 |
| 12 | Idaho | $105,690 | +7% | $29,990 | $131,000 | 80 |
| 13 | Illinois | $105,440 | +7% | $48,860 | $139,820 | 340 |
| 14 | Texas | $105,370 | +7% | $51,810 | $169,420 | 1,170 |
| 15 | Virginia | $105,330 | +7% | $52,360 | $176,150 | 230 |
| 16 | Georgia | $104,330 | +6% | $60,670 | $160,010 | 380 |
| 17 | North Carolina | $102,560 | +4% | $66,410 | $133,080 | 500 |
| 18 | Iowa | $101,080 | +2% | $62,990 | $167,140 | 230 |
| 19 | Oregon | $100,930 | +2% | $61,410 | $139,820 | 290 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $100,410 | +2% | $65,450 | $169,100 | 280 |
| 21 | Wyoming | $98,660 | 0% | $52,150 | $131,700 | 90 |
| 22 | South Dakota | $98,220 | 0% | $80,490 | $124,620 | 110 |
| 23 | Nebraska | $97,640 | −1% | $63,710 | $166,940 | 250 |
| 24 | Montana | $93,470 | −5% | $62,760 | $130,710 | 160 |
| 25 | Maine | $92,480 | −6% | $54,670 | $169,230 | 70 |
| 26 | Kentucky | $84,100 | −15% | $50,220 | $165,580 | 200 |
| 27 | Washington | $82,960 | −16% | $51,540 | $172,750 | 160 |
| 28 | Wisconsin | $82,950 | −16% | $66,590 | $173,740 | 370 |
| 29 | Colorado | $81,920 | −17% | $50,950 | $170,950 | 160 |
| 30 | Alabama | $80,030 | −19% | $47,370 | $125,800 | 280 |
| 31 | Missouri | $78,730 | −20% | $51,140 | $167,390 | 210 |
| 32 | Indiana | $74,480 | −25% | $52,020 | $134,670 | 160 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $74,340 | −25% | $54,210 | $112,370 | 170 |
| 34 | Arizona | $73,500 | −26% | $59,220 | $119,720 | 80 |
| 35 | Mississippi | $69,930 | −29% | $47,050 | $126,070 | 230 |
| 36 | Utah | $64,500 | −35% | $50,940 | $104,370 | 90 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $64,080 | −35% | $40,150 | $103,590 | 410 |
| 38 | Florida | $62,420 | −37% | $47,940 | $97,800 | 120 |
| 39 | Ohio | $46,160 | −53% | $22,260 | $229,130 | 60 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Agricultural Sciences Teachers salary questions
Which state pays agricultural sciences teachers the most?
Michigan, with a median of $136,130 a year (+38% vs. the national median of $98,700). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays agricultural sciences teachers the least?
Ohio, with a median of $46,160 a year (−53% vs. national).
Where do most agricultural sciences teachers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 1,170, with a median of $105,370.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.