Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $104,730 +19.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,700
90th percentile $179,720
Employed locally 30
National median $87,710

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,700
    25th
    $67,670
    50th (median)
    $104,730
    75th
    $140,150
    90th
    $179,720

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 121% Median Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 21% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $122,330
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $102,130
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $83,220
    Wisconsin $76,680

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,330
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $82,060
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $46,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Madison, WI is 19.4% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $51,700 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,670.