Environmental Science Teachers Salary by State
Also called: Environmental Sciences Professors
The national median pay for environmental science teachers is $94,980 a year. By state, it ranges from $59,910 in Arkansas to $139,110 in Kentucky.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $57,780
- 25th percentile
- $69,880
- Median
- $94,980
- 75th percentile
- $126,900
- Top 10%
- $164,190
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 6,690 jobs.
Median pay in 37 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kentucky | $139,110 | +46% | $63,870 | $179,770 | 70 |
| 2 | Maryland | $131,060 | +38% | $71,080 | $228,470 | 220 |
| 3 | Oklahoma | $113,680 | +20% | $53,450 | $173,490 | 30 |
| 4 | Michigan | $112,730 | +19% | $64,360 | $175,040 | 270 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $111,270 | +17% | $54,560 | $144,390 | 50 |
| 6 | California | $108,290 | +14% | $65,250 | $168,810 | 300 |
| 7 | Massachusetts | $106,110 | +12% | $64,730 | $170,270 | 280 |
| 8 | Virginia | $104,730 | +10% | $51,480 | $170,130 | 300 |
| 9 | Illinois | $104,440 | +10% | $62,680 | $139,060 | 170 |
| 10 | Utah | $103,510 | +9% | $61,570 | $160,280 | 40 |
| 11 | New Hampshire | $102,650 | +8% | $66,530 | $160,300 | 90 |
| 12 | New York | $102,640 | +8% | $63,800 | $174,100 | 610 |
| 13 | Vermont | $102,580 | +8% | $52,150 | $182,160 | 100 |
| 14 | Washington | $101,430 | +7% | $61,360 | $159,940 | 190 |
| 15 | South Carolina | $99,540 | +5% | $59,320 | $129,600 | 130 |
| 16 | District of Columbia | $99,300 | +5% | $65,480 | $203,530 | Not published |
| 17 | Tennessee | $98,560 | +4% | $61,310 | $130,850 | 100 |
| 18 | Montana | $97,890 | +3% | $41,720 | $126,470 | 60 |
| 19 | Nevada | $94,820 | 0% | $53,920 | $188,700 | 50 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $93,640 | −1% | $66,910 | $187,050 | 120 |
| 21 | Maine | $92,120 | −3% | $60,040 | $140,860 | 30 |
| 22 | Pennsylvania | $91,640 | −4% | $60,660 | $127,910 | 240 |
| 23 | Oregon | $90,270 | −5% | $66,570 | $165,780 | 170 |
| 24 | Georgia | $84,290 | −11% | $59,790 | $161,590 | 330 |
| 25 | Missouri | $83,210 | −12% | $55,220 | $131,860 | 100 |
| 26 | Ohio | $82,920 | −13% | $36,700 | $176,530 | 210 |
| 27 | New Jersey | $82,890 | −13% | $34,420 | $160,350 | 350 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $82,360 | −13% | $50,080 | $143,160 | 210 |
| 29 | Arizona | $81,730 | −14% | $65,480 | $135,160 | 190 |
| 30 | Iowa | $79,570 | −16% | $53,580 | $108,130 | 40 |
| 31 | Texas | $79,160 | −17% | $50,280 | $164,190 | 380 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $79,120 | −17% | $59,390 | $128,260 | 160 |
| 33 | Colorado | $78,800 | −17% | $47,370 | $160,250 | 210 |
| 34 | Indiana | $78,400 | −17% | $59,540 | $132,210 | 70 |
| 35 | Florida | $77,830 | −18% | $62,140 | $100,900 | 80 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $76,210 | −20% | $49,210 | $161,480 | Not published |
| 37 | Alabama | $64,700 | −32% | $43,780 | $76,460 | 40 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $59,910 | −37% | $58,590 | $71,580 | 40 |
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.
Environmental Science Teachers salary questions
Which state pays environmental science teachers the most?
Kentucky, with a median of $139,110 a year (+46% vs. the national median of $94,980). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays environmental science teachers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $59,910 a year (−37% vs. national).
Where do most environmental science teachers work?
New York has the most jobs, about 610, with a median of $102,640.
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.