Mathematical Science Teachers Salary by State
The national median pay for mathematical science teachers is $79,940 a year. By state, it ranges from $54,340 in Arkansas to $130,680 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $49,180
- 25th percentile
- $61,690
- Median
- $79,940
- 75th percentile
- $105,000
- Top 10%
- $139,340
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 47,670 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $130,680 | +63% | $77,570 | $226,560 | 3,810 |
| 2 | Delaware | $101,510 | +27% | $61,060 | $154,180 | 130 |
| 3 | Michigan | $99,330 | +24% | $45,310 | $174,260 | 1,420 |
| 4 | Rhode Island | $95,600 | +20% | $62,810 | $183,740 | 260 |
| 5 | Oregon | $91,770 | +15% | $59,000 | $138,260 | 820 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $91,670 | +15% | $54,460 | $163,190 | 150 |
| 7 | New York | $87,230 | +9% | $52,400 | $162,400 | 4,080 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $85,570 | +7% | $61,310 | $130,940 | 690 |
| 9 | Washington | $85,560 | +7% | $59,360 | $131,990 | 820 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $85,490 | +7% | $60,490 | $165,490 | 1,880 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $85,020 | +6% | $58,960 | $160,520 | 820 |
| 12 | Vermont | $84,860 | +6% | $61,030 | $140,210 | 170 |
| 13 | Maryland | $83,360 | +4% | $54,030 | $176,630 | 820 |
| 14 | Utah | $83,270 | +4% | $49,510 | $134,290 | 370 |
| 15 | Nevada | $82,540 | +3% | $53,020 | $109,070 | 250 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $82,170 | +3% | $49,790 | $126,790 | 2,000 |
| 17 | Colorado | $81,930 | +2% | $50,780 | $134,020 | 890 |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $81,880 | +2% | $63,230 | $159,740 | 260 |
| 19 | Ohio | $81,330 | +2% | $45,280 | $127,610 | 1,600 |
| 20 | Maine | $81,130 | +1% | $59,380 | $139,640 | 170 |
| 21 | New Jersey | $80,660 | +1% | $32,220 | $139,910 | 1,660 |
| 22 | Montana | $80,610 | +1% | $51,520 | $122,520 | 120 |
| 23 | Wisconsin | $80,480 | +1% | $60,640 | $141,160 | 780 |
| 24 | Iowa | $80,300 | 0% | $52,810 | $134,040 | 450 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $79,940 | 0% | $47,290 | $118,750 | 340 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $79,310 | −1% | $54,740 | $133,390 | 270 |
| 27 | Indiana | $78,780 | −1% | $50,490 | $133,480 | 1,100 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $77,580 | −3% | $51,340 | $105,490 | 700 |
| 29 | Illinois | $77,080 | −4% | $42,060 | $129,280 | 2,390 |
| 30 | Texas | $76,990 | −4% | $47,430 | $130,280 | 4,870 |
| 31 | Wyoming | $76,910 | −4% | $47,890 | $101,470 | 110 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $76,770 | −4% | $54,300 | $119,810 | 120 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $76,240 | −5% | $49,780 | $137,100 | 870 |
| 34 | Virginia | $75,830 | −5% | $42,400 | $136,000 | 1,570 |
| 35 | Missouri | $74,640 | −7% | $47,270 | $124,800 | 740 |
| 36 | North Carolina | $73,620 | −8% | $49,410 | $132,720 | 1,870 |
| 37 | Arizona | $71,230 | −11% | $61,220 | $99,460 | 680 |
| 38 | West Virginia | $69,370 | −13% | $50,050 | $114,880 | 210 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $66,550 | −17% | $42,680 | $106,310 | 400 |
| 40 | Georgia | $66,440 | −17% | $40,020 | $108,500 | 1,100 |
| 41 | Alabama | $65,900 | −18% | $50,230 | $97,860 | 850 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $65,820 | −18% | $47,300 | $129,890 | 490 |
| 43 | Oklahoma | $64,660 | −19% | $34,290 | $95,400 | 430 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $64,620 | −19% | $52,060 | $106,840 | 130 |
| 45 | Kansas | $64,330 | −20% | $45,280 | $131,990 | 460 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $61,760 | −23% | $46,630 | $97,590 | 360 |
| 47 | Florida | $60,700 | −24% | $51,670 | $84,940 | 2,660 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $54,340 | −32% | $37,250 | $77,860 | 290 |
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.
Mathematical Science Teachers salary questions
Which state pays mathematical science teachers the most?
California, with a median of $130,680 a year (+63% vs. the national median of $79,940). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays mathematical science teachers the least?
Arkansas, with a median of $54,340 a year (−32% vs. national).
Where do most mathematical science teachers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 4,870, with a median of $76,990.
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.