Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,870 | Data unavailable |
| Median (50th percentile) | $98,700 | Data unavailable |
| Mean (average) | $102,050 | Data unavailable |
| 90th percentile | $163,150 | Data unavailable |
BLS publishes only annual wages for this occupation because workers are typically paid on an annual basis rather than hourly.
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 42 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $80,030 | $47,370 | $125,800 | 280 | 2.29 |
| Arizona | $73,500 | $59,220 | $119,720 | 80 | 0.42 |
| Arkansas | $74,340 | $54,210 | $112,370 | 170 | 2.31 |
| California | $109,930 | $61,930 | $164,800 | 400 | 0.39 |
| Colorado | $81,920 | $50,950 | $170,950 | 160 | 0.98 |
| Connecticut | $125,350 | $59,410 | $167,420 | 80 | 0.8 |
| Delaware | $126,770 | $83,970 | $165,700 | 70 | 2.66 |
| Florida | $62,420 | $47,940 | $97,800 | 120 | 0.22 |
| Georgia | $104,330 | $60,670 | $160,010 | 380 | 1.35 |
| Idaho | $105,690 | $29,990 | $131,000 | 80 | 1.68 |
| Illinois | $105,440 | $48,860 | $139,820 | 340 | 0.98 |
| Indiana | $74,480 | $52,020 | $134,670 | 160 | 0.88 |
| Iowa | $101,080 | $62,990 | $167,140 | 230 | 2.56 |
| Kansas | $112,480 | $49,430 | $169,240 | 200 | 2.45 |
| Kentucky | $84,100 | $50,220 | $165,580 | 200 | 1.75 |
| Maine | $92,480 | $54,670 | $169,230 | 70 | 1.81 |
| Maryland | $129,920 | $78,610 | $218,050 | 90 | 0.56 |
| Michigan | $136,130 | $63,160 | $227,710 | 240 | 0.95 |
| Minnesota | $100,410 | $65,450 | $169,100 | 280 | 1.63 |
| Mississippi | $69,930 | $47,050 | $126,070 | 230 | 3.42 |
| Missouri | $78,730 | $51,140 | $167,390 | 210 | 1.24 |
| Montana | $93,470 | $62,760 | $130,710 | 160 | 5.46 |
| Nebraska | $97,640 | $63,710 | $166,940 | 250 | 4.21 |
| New Jersey | $131,380 | $32,220 | $172,050 | 50 | 0.22 |
| New Mexico | $108,290 | $72,630 | $160,740 | 80 | 1.58 |
| North Carolina | $102,560 | $66,410 | $133,080 | 500 | 1.77 |
| North Dakota | $108,130 | $61,910 | $134,000 | 90 | 3.5 |
| Ohio | $46,160 | $22,260 | $229,130 | 60 | 0.18 |
| Oklahoma | $64,080 | $40,150 | $103,590 | 410 | 4.22 |
| Oregon | $100,930 | $61,410 | $139,820 | 290 | 2.61 |
| Pennsylvania | Data unavailable | 60 | 0.17 | ||
| Puerto Rico | $85,850 | $65,660 | $96,160 | 80 | 1.45 |
| South Dakota | $98,220 | $80,490 | $124,620 | 110 | 4.16 |
| Tennessee | $128,270 | $78,470 | $160,720 | 350 | 1.88 |
| Texas | $105,370 | $51,810 | $169,420 | 1,170 | 1.45 |
| Utah | $64,500 | $50,940 | $104,370 | 90 | 0.89 |
| Vermont | $106,680 | $50,490 | $154,220 | 60 | 3.18 |
| Virginia | $105,330 | $52,360 | $176,150 | 230 | 0.97 |
| Washington | $82,960 | $51,540 | $172,750 | 160 | 0.8 |
| West Virginia | Data unavailable | 50 | 1.23 | ||
| Wisconsin | $82,950 | $66,590 | $173,740 | 370 | 2.21 |
| Wyoming | $98,660 | $52,150 | $131,700 | 90 | 5.69 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 800. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary
- Typical entry education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Agriculture, General CIP 01.0000
- Agricultural Business and Management, General CIP 01.0101
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations CIP 01.0102
- Agricultural Economics CIP 01.0103
- Farm/Farm and Ranch Management CIP 01.0104
- Agricultural/Farm Supplies Retailing and Wholesaling CIP 01.0105
- Agricultural Business and Management, Other CIP 01.0199
- Agricultural Mechanization, General CIP 01.0201
- Agricultural Power Machinery Operation CIP 01.0204
- Agricultural Mechanization, Other CIP 01.0299
- Agricultural Production Operations, General CIP 01.0301
- Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production CIP 01.0302
- Aquaculture CIP 01.0303
- Crop Production CIP 01.0304
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management CIP 01.0307
- Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture CIP 01.0308
- Agricultural Production Operations, Other CIP 01.0399
- Agricultural and Food Products Processing CIP 01.0401
- Animal Training CIP 01.0505
- Equestrian/Equine Studies CIP 01.0507
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General CIP 01.0601
- Ornamental Horticulture CIP 01.0603
- Greenhouse Operations and Management CIP 01.0604
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping CIP 01.0605
- Plant Nursery Operations and Management CIP 01.0606
- Turf and Turfgrass Management CIP 01.0607
- International Agriculture CIP 01.0701
- Animal Sciences, General CIP 01.0901
- Agricultural Animal Breeding CIP 01.0902
- Animal Health CIP 01.0903
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- Supervise laboratory sessions and field work and coordinate laboratory operations.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as crop production, plant genetics, and soil chemistry.
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Technology skills
- Epic Systems (hot technology)
- Google Docs (hot technology)
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Blackboard Learn
- Collaborative editing software
- Course management system software
- DOC Cop
- Data management software
- Database software
- Desire2Learn LMS software
- Email software
- Image scanning software
Transferable skills for career changers: Instructing, Judgment and Decision Making, Complex Problem Solving, Coordination, Time Management, Social Perceptiveness.
Common job titles: Agriculture Instructor, Agriculture Professor, Agronomy Professor, Animal Science Professor, Associate Professor, Horticulture Instructor, Horticulture Professor, Instructor, Plant Science Professor, Professor.
Is it worth it? Model the cost of getting there
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Frequently asked questions
How much do agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median annual wage for agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary was $98,700 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $50,870 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $163,150. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary need?
BLS lists doctoral or professional degree as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary a growing career?
BLS projects employment of agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary to change +2.9% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 800 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Michigan ($136,130), New Jersey ($131,380), Maryland ($129,920). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.