How much does a Biology Teacher make?

Updated Sep 10, 2023

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$61,682 / yrTotal Pay
$58,896 / yrBase Pay
$2,786 / yrAdditional Pay

$61,682

 / yr
$44K$87K
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Possible Range

The 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.

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New York City Department of Education
New York City Department of Education
$66,650/yr
589 open jobs
3
$55,517/yr
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Top Paying Companies

For Biology Teacher in United States

1New York City Department of Education$66,650
2Houston ISD$55,566
3Elizabeth School District$55,517
4Baltimore City Public School System$54,879
5Magnolia Public Schools$53,224
6Harmony Public Schools$52,833

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Harmony Public Schools
3.6
Biology TeacherSee 63 salaries from all locations

$52,833

 / yr
Magnolia Public Schools
3.3
Biology TeacherSee 12 salaries from all locations

$53,224

 / yr
Baltimore City Public School System
3.1
Biology TeacherSee 10 salaries from all locations

$54,879

 / yr
Houston ISD
3.4
Biology TeacherSee 7 salaries from all locations

$55,566

 / yr
Elizabeth School District
4.1
Biology TeacherSee 6 salaries from all locations

$55,517

 / yr
New York City Department of Education
3.6
Biology TeacherSee 6 salaries from all locations

$66,650

 / yr
Newark Public Schools
3.3
Biology TeacherSee 4 salaries from all locations

$55,148

 / yr

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Dove Science Academy
3.7
Biology TeacherSee 4 salaries from all locations

$53,051

 / yr
School District of Philadelphia
3.1
Biology TeacherSee 4 salaries from all locations

$55,503

 / yr
Los Angeles USD
3.6
Biology TeacherSee 4 salaries from all locations

$57,559

 / yr
Dialog FoundationBiology TeacherSee 3 salaries from all locations

$53,113

 / yr
Erie Catholic School System
2.7
Biology TeacherSee 3 salaries from all locations

$48,782

 / yr
Riverwalk Education Foundation
3.4
Biology TeacherSee 3 salaries from all locations

$55,444

 / yr
Broward County Public Schools
3.3
Teacher (Biology)See 3 salaries from all locations

$46,349

 / yr
Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School
4.1
Biology TeacherSee 3 salaries from all locations

$52,904

 / yr
Boston Public Schools
3.5
Biology TeacherSee 3 salaries from all locations

$55,780

 / yr
Petersburg City Public Schools
3.1
Biology TeacherSee 3 salaries from all locations

$53,261

 / yr
Phoenix Union High School District
3.8
Biology TeacherSee 2 salaries from all locations

$52,196

 / yr
Sunflower County Consolidated School District
3.2
Biology TeacherSee 2 salaries from all locations

$52,958

 / yr
Vibgyor High School
3.7
Biology TeacherSee 2 salaries from all locations

$48,868

 / yr
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Biology Teacher Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Harmony Public Schools Biology Teacher salaries - 63 salaries reported$52,833/yr
Magnolia Public Schools Biology Teacher salaries - 12 salaries reported$53,224/yr
Baltimore City Public School System Biology Teacher salaries - 10 salaries reported$54,879/yr
Houston ISD Biology Teacher salaries - 7 salaries reported$55,566/yr
Elizabeth School District Biology Teacher salaries - 6 salaries reported$55,517/yr
New York City Department of Education Biology Teacher salaries - 6 salaries reported$66,650/yr
Newark Public Schools Biology Teacher salaries - 4 salaries reported$55,148/yr
Dove Science Academy Biology Teacher salaries - 4 salaries reported$53,051/yr
School District of Philadelphia Biology Teacher salaries - 4 salaries reported$55,503/yr
Los Angeles USD Biology Teacher salaries - 4 salaries reported$57,559/yr
Dialog Foundation Biology Teacher salaries - 3 salaries reported$53,113/yr
Erie Catholic School System Biology Teacher salaries - 3 salaries reported$48,782/yr
Riverwalk Education Foundation Biology Teacher salaries - 3 salaries reported$55,444/yr
Broward County Public Schools Teacher (Biology) salaries - 3 salaries reported$46,349/yr
Horizon Science Academy Columbus High School Biology Teacher salaries - 3 salaries reported$52,904/yr
Boston Public Schools Biology Teacher salaries - 3 salaries reported$55,780/yr
Petersburg City Public Schools Biology Teacher salaries - 3 salaries reported$53,261/yr
Phoenix Union High School District Biology Teacher salaries - 2 salaries reported$52,196/yr
Sunflower County Consolidated School District Biology Teacher salaries - 2 salaries reported$52,958/yr
Vibgyor High School Biology Teacher salaries - 2 salaries reported$48,868/yr
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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.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$66,650

    17% Higher than other industries

  • EducationEducation$54,879

    1% Lower than other industries

Government & Public Administration

The top paying company in Government & Public Administration for Biology Teacher is New York City Department of Education.

New York City Department of EducationNew York City Department of Education$66,650/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

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

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$8,000

/mo

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Biology Teacher

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$60,000

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
High School Biology Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$45,500

/yr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Biology Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$63,000

/yr

$61K | $3K

Submitted 4 days ago

1-3 years
4 days ago
High School Biology Teacher

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$56,000

/yr

Submitted 5 days ago

10-14 years
5 days ago
High School Biology Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$79,000

/yr

Submitted 5 days ago

1-3 years
5 days ago
High School Biology Teacher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$44,000

/yr

Submitted 7 days ago

1-3 years
7 days ago
HS BIology Teacher

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$61,000

/yr

$56K | $5K

Submitted 8 days ago

10-14 years
8 days ago
High School Biology Teacher

United States of America

 | <1 year

$40,000

/yr

Submitted 8 days ago

<1 year
8 days ago

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.

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