How much does a Science Teacher make?
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/yrThe estimated total pay for a Science Teacher is $55,624 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $52,798 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 $2,826 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.
How accurate is this most likely Total Pay range (base + additional) of $47K-$67K/yr?
Top Paying Companies
For a Science Teacher in United States
Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Science Teacher in United States. Employers include New York City Department of Education, Gakkyusha Usa and San Francisco Unified School District.
Top Paying Companies
For Science Teacher in United States
| 1 | New York City Department of Education | $68,599 | |
| 2 | Gakkyusha Usa | $65,407 | |
| 3 | San Francisco Unified School District | $64,360 | |
| 4 | Coachella Valley USD | $63,541 | |
| 5 | Oakland Unified School District | $63,364 | |
| 6 | Unique Services Associates | $63,204 | |
| 7 | Los Angeles USD | $62,430 | |
| 8 | Green Dot Public Schools | $62,274 | |
| 9 | DC Public Schools | $61,713 | |
| 10 | Fulton Science Academy Middle School | $61,624 |
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Science Teacher Salaries
Top Paying Industries
For a Science Teacher in United States
The top 5 paying industries for a Science Teacher in United States are Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $67,003, Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $63,204, Energy, Mining & Utilities with a median total pay of $61,624, Financial Services with a median total pay of $59,391, and Education with a median total pay of $55,654.
- Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$67,003
17% Higher than other industries
Government & Public Administration
Top paying companies in Government & Public Administration for Science Teacher are New York City Department of Education and Gakkyusha Usa.
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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Science Teacher pay FAQ
The average salary for a Science Teacher is $55,624 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 3682 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Science Teacher employees in United States.
The highest salary for a Science Teacher in United States is $66,612 per year.
The lowest salary for a Science Teacher in United States is $46,611 per year.
If you are thinking of becoming a Science Teacher or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Science Teacher.