Biological Science Teachers Salary by State
The national median pay for biological science teachers is $84,620 a year. By state, it ranges from $57,140 in Florida to $129,150 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $52,150
- 25th percentile
- $64,350
- Median
- $84,620
- 75th percentile
- $126,770
- Top 10%
- $169,900
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 50,190 jobs.
Median pay in 48 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $129,150 | +53% | $75,280 | $250,700 | 3,610 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $105,050 | +24% | $64,180 | $296,440 | 2,060 |
| 3 | Michigan | $103,620 | +22% | $61,290 | $173,750 | 1,460 |
| 4 | New Hampshire | $102,410 | +21% | $65,910 | $205,070 | 170 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $102,300 | +21% | $60,950 | $166,050 | 250 |
| 6 | Delaware | $101,380 | +20% | $63,780 | $161,320 | 130 |
| 7 | Oregon | $100,820 | +19% | $61,270 | $165,440 | 800 |
| 8 | Montana | $100,480 | +19% | $64,120 | $158,670 | 110 |
| 9 | Illinois | $99,060 | +17% | $47,340 | $207,930 | 2,340 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $98,820 | +17% | $62,510 | $147,510 | 150 |
| 11 | Colorado | $98,680 | +17% | $47,720 | $157,300 | 810 |
| 12 | New York | $98,180 | +16% | $56,520 | $205,870 | 3,870 |
| 13 | Washington | $97,280 | +15% | $59,690 | $212,090 | 960 |
| 14 | Minnesota | $96,880 | +14% | $65,360 | $163,920 | 780 |
| 15 | District of Columbia | $96,830 | +14% | $61,920 | $206,510 | 350 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $96,470 | +14% | $61,330 | $200,720 | 870 |
| 17 | North Dakota | $90,740 | +7% | $49,020 | $135,380 | 170 |
| 18 | Georgia | $88,020 | +4% | $55,840 | $170,430 | 980 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $85,970 | +2% | $57,810 | $130,330 | 2,410 |
| 20 | Nevada | $85,040 | 0% | $64,630 | $123,880 | 350 |
| 21 | Maine | $84,080 | −1% | $58,610 | $159,880 | 270 |
| 22 | Maryland | $83,500 | −1% | $48,530 | $165,040 | 970 |
| 23 | Indiana | $83,130 | −2% | $56,070 | $163,900 | 1,100 |
| 24 | Arizona | $83,030 | −2% | $62,760 | $169,900 | Not published |
| 25 | Wyoming | $82,930 | −2% | $48,500 | $129,430 | 160 |
| 26 | Texas | $82,470 | −3% | $50,320 | $159,210 | 3,840 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $82,300 | −3% | $53,360 | $150,920 | 750 |
| 28 | Vermont | $82,230 | −3% | $61,730 | $129,810 | 170 |
| 29 | Idaho | $81,620 | −4% | $50,670 | $136,380 | 220 |
| 30 | Utah | $81,580 | −4% | $39,320 | $138,950 | 300 |
| 31 | Kansas | $81,300 | −4% | $54,220 | $135,550 | 430 |
| 32 | Nebraska | $81,190 | −4% | $58,680 | $167,530 | 500 |
| 33 | Missouri | $80,970 | −4% | $52,700 | $174,850 | 1,060 |
| 34 | Ohio | $79,600 | −6% | $46,940 | $126,400 | 1,350 |
| 35 | New Jersey | $79,540 | −6% | $32,220 | $165,620 | 1,570 |
| 36 | Virginia | $79,190 | −6% | $46,210 | $154,320 | 1,760 |
| 37 | Louisiana | $79,010 | −7% | $55,710 | $167,040 | 390 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $78,940 | −7% | $53,170 | $135,990 | 830 |
| 39 | Wisconsin | $78,920 | −7% | $60,550 | $177,920 | 950 |
| 40 | Iowa | $78,060 | −8% | $59,130 | $167,300 | 540 |
| 41 | North Carolina | $77,700 | −8% | $51,490 | $136,020 | 1,960 |
| 42 | Arkansas | $77,670 | −8% | $34,860 | $129,250 | 430 |
| 43 | Alabama | $77,540 | −8% | $49,800 | $161,460 | 1,160 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $76,570 | −10% | $58,490 | $126,370 | 160 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $70,630 | −17% | $46,330 | $132,940 | 470 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $67,190 | −21% | $47,950 | $123,830 | 220 |
| 47 | Mississippi | $66,830 | −21% | $46,250 | $129,060 | 580 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $65,960 | −22% | $38,170 | $106,110 | 470 |
| 49 | Florida | $57,140 | −32% | $51,670 | $92,580 | 2,020 |
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.
Biological Science Teachers salary questions
Which state pays biological science teachers the most?
California, with a median of $129,150 a year (+53% vs. the national median of $84,620). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays biological science teachers the least?
Florida, with a median of $57,140 a year (−32% vs. national).
Where do most biological science teachers work?
New York has the most jobs, about 3,870, with a median of $98,180.
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.