Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in New York-Newark-Jersey City

In New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY), the median pay for biological science teachers, postsecondary is $98,250 a year. About 3,070 people work in this job there.

$98,250Median yearly pay
$66,130–$132,570Middle half of workers, yearly
3,070People in this job in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)

That is 16% higher than the U.S. median ($84,620). It is about the same as the New York median ($98,180).

Pay range for biological science teachers, postsecondary in New York-Newark-Jersey City (NY)

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$42,640
25% of workers$66,130
Half of workers (median)$98,250
75% of workers$132,570
90% of workers$207,460

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in New York metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Ithaca$100,880140
Rochester$99,050280
Albany-Schenectady-Troy$98,430330
New York-Newark-Jersey City (this page)$98,2503,070
Syracuse$93,470300
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh$89,490120
Buffalo-Cheektowaga$80,200240

New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for biological science teachers, postsecondary

  • Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +7.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 4,700 openings a year (BLS)

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Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$128,090
Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$45,100
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$98,130
Biological Scientists, All Other$111,380
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$99,980
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$97,860
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$100,950
Business Teachers, Postsecondary$104,770

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.