How much does a Biology Teacher make?
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$61,682
/ yrThe estimated total pay for a Biology Teacher is $61,682 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $58,896 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $2,786 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.
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Top Paying Companies
For a Biology Teacher in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Biology Teacher in United States. Employers include New York City Department of Education, Houston ISD and Elizabeth School District.
Top Paying Companies
For Biology Teacher in United States
| 1 | New York City Department of Education | $66,650 | |
| 2 | Houston ISD | $55,566 | |
| 3 | Elizabeth School District | $55,517 | |
| 4 | Baltimore City Public School System | $54,879 | |
| 5 | Magnolia Public Schools | $53,224 | |
| 6 | Harmony Public Schools | $52,833 |
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Top Paying Industries
For a Biology Teacher in United States
The top 2 paying industries for a Biology Teacher in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $66,650 and Education with a median total pay of $54,879.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$66,650
17% Higher than other industries
Government & Public Administration
The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Biology Teacher is New York City Department of Education.
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What is the pay outlook for Education?
Job growth in education remains steady, with modest growth in salaries and greater opportunities for workers with STEM specialization or those with advanced degrees. Opportunities are likely to persist with the projected rise in student enrollment in the coming years. Jobs are often reliant upon state and local budgets with public sector benefits being an attractive feature for many job-seekers.
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Biology Teacher pay FAQ
The average salary for a Biology Teacher is $61,682 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 376 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Biology Teacher employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Biology Teacher in United States is $74,083 per year.
The lowest salary for a Biology Teacher in United States is $51,514 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Biology Teacher or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Biology Teacher.