Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $100,700 +14.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $67,640
90th percentile $182,310
Employed locally 60
National median $87,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $67,640
    25th
    $76,360
    50th (median)
    $100,700
    75th
    $120,660
    90th
    $182,310

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 117% Median Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 17% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $129,610
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $122,330
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $116,800
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $110,760
    Kentucky $109,970
    Montana $109,760

    Nearby metros — Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $103,530
    Syracuse, NY $81,840
    Rochester, NY $78,500

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,790
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,760
    Instructional Coordinators $77,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Albany, NY is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Albany, NY is 14.8% above the national median of $87,710. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Albany?

    Entry-level Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $67,640 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,360.