Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in New York
$114,100avg. a year
Annual salary · 3,870 employed
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in New York earn an average of $114,100 a year. That is $11,260 (11%) more than the U.S. average of $102,840. The best-paying metro area is Ithaca, NY at $123,070.
$98,180Median pay
$114,100Average yearly
-5%Avg. pay since 2020
#4Of 48 states + D.C.
Top-paying New York metro areas
Average pay for biological science teachers, postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
1140 jobs
Ithaca, NY
$123,070
a year
2280 jobs
Rochester, NY
$117,430
a year
33,070 jobs
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$112,240
a year
4330 jobs
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
$107,830
a year
5300 jobs
Syracuse, NY
$106,220
a year
6240 jobs
Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY
$102,170
a year
7120 jobs
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY
$89,980
a year
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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in New York, charted
Pay over time
New York, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where New York biological science teachers, postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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New York vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $102,840 | – |
| New York | $114,100 | – |
| Massachusetts | $134,120 | – |
| Connecticut | $109,380 | – |
| Pennsylvania | $95,300 | – |
| Vermont | $94,860 | – |
| New Jersey | $92,210 | – |
Related jobs in New York
Average pay, New York, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do biological science teachers, postsecondary make in New York?
The average is $114,100 a year, and the median is $98,180. That is $11,260 (11%) more than the U.S. average of $102,840.
Where in New York do they earn the most?
Ithaca, NY ($123,070), followed by Rochester, NY ($117,430). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY ($89,980).
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #4 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 25-1042. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national biological science teachers, postsecondary page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.