Jobs Similar to Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
Also called: Earth Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Environmental Science Teachers, Biological Science Teachers and Chemistry Teachers.
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary: $103,170 median pay · usual preparation: Graduate degree.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 86% | $94,980−8% | Graduate degree |
| 2 | Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 85% | $84,620−18% | Graduate degree |
| 3 | Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 84% | $93,250−10% | Graduate degree |
| 4 | Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 83% | $101,420−2% | Graduate degree |
| 5 | Mathematical Science Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 82% | $79,940−23% | Graduate degree |
| 6 | Physics Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 81% | $100,310−3% | Graduate degree |
| 7 | Geography Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 81% | $97,590−5% | Graduate degree |
| 8 | Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 79% | $77,270−25% | Graduate degree |
| 9 | Tutors | 78% | $43,350−58% | Training or associate |
| 10 | Agricultural Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 77% | $98,700−4% | Graduate degree |
| 11 | Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 77% | $107,310+4% | Graduate degree |
| 12 | Psychology Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 76% | $80,340−22% | Graduate degree |
| 13 | Engineering Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 76% | $109,270+6% | Graduate degree |
| 14 | Library Science Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 76% | $80,340−22% | Graduate degree |
| 15 | Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 75% | $80,250−22% | Graduate degree |
| 16 | Computer Science Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 75% | $96,980−6% | Graduate degree |
| 17 | Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | 74% | $42,910−58% | Graduate degree |
| 18 | Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 74% | $74,260−28% | Bachelor's degree |
| 19 | Epidemiologists | 74% | $87,220−15% | Graduate degree |
| 20 | Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, PostsecondarySame group | 74% | $75,870−26% | Graduate degree |
- 1Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
86% similar · $94,980 (−8%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 2Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
85% similar · $84,620 (−18%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 3Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
84% similar · $93,250 (−10%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 4Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary
83% similar · $101,420 (−2%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 5Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
82% similar · $79,940 (−23%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 6Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
81% similar · $100,310 (−3%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 7Geography Teachers, Postsecondary
81% similar · $97,590 (−5%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 8Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
79% similar · $77,270 (−25%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 9Tutors
78% similar · $43,350 (−58%) · Training or associate
- 10Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
77% similar · $98,700 (−4%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 11Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
77% similar · $107,310 (+4%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 12Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
76% similar · $80,340 (−22%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 13Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary
76% similar · $109,270 (+6%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 14Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
76% similar · $80,340 (−22%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 15Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary
75% similar · $80,250 (−22%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 16Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary
75% similar · $96,980 (−6%) · Graduate degree · Same group
- 17Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary
74% similar · $42,910 (−58%) · Graduate degree
- 18Special Education Teachers, Secondary School
74% similar · $74,260 (−28%) · Bachelor's degree
- 19Epidemiologists
74% similar · $87,220 (−15%) · Graduate degree
- 20Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
74% similar · $75,870 (−26%) · Graduate degree · Same group
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
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Questions about jobs like atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary
What jobs are most similar to atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Environmental Science Teachers (86% similar), Biological Science Teachers (85% similar), Chemistry Teachers (84% similar), Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers (83% similar) and Mathematical Science Teachers (82% similar).
Which jobs like atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, Engineering Teachers ($109,270, +6%; usually a graduate degree) and Health Specialties Teachers ($107,310, +4%; usually a graduate degree) have the highest BLS median pay compared with atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary ($103,170). Without more preparation than atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary usually need: Engineering Teachers and Health Specialties Teachers.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.