Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $83,730 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,590
90th percentile $118,730
Employed locally 120
National median $79,350

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,590
    25th
    $65,940
    50th (median)
    $83,730
    75th
    $106,790
    90th
    $118,730

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 115% Median Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 15% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Visalia, CA $160,020
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $159,860
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $158,380
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $134,670
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,360
    Fresno, CA $133,150

    Nearby metros — Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $120,750
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $117,560
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $94,080
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $87,330
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $80,490
    Syracuse, NY $79,750

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$127,430
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$138,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35,180
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary$96,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$64,140
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$79,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Ithaca?

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

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Ithaca, NY is 5.5% above the national median of $79,350. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Ithaca?

    Entry-level Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $50,590 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,940.