Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Pennsylvania
$95,300avg. a year
Annual salary · 2,410 employed
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Pennsylvania earn an average of $95,300 a year. That is $7,540 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $102,840. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $105,910.
$85,970Median pay
$95,300Average yearly
-3%Avg. pay since 2020
#30Of 48 states + D.C.
Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for biological science teachers, postsecondary by metro area. Swipe to see all 7.
11,070 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$105,910
a year
2120 jobs
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
$103,460
a year
370 jobs
Erie, PA
$95,490
a year
460 jobs
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
$90,360
a year
5480 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
$89,770
a year
6130 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$89,400
a year
740 jobs
Reading, PA
$89,160
a year
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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Pennsylvania, charted
Pay over time
Pennsylvania, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Pennsylvania biological science teachers, postsecondary work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $102,840 | – |
| Pennsylvania | $95,300 | – |
| New York | $114,100 | – |
| Delaware | $108,550 | – |
| Maryland | $98,930 | – |
| New Jersey | $92,210 | – |
| Ohio | $83,840 | – |
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Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
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Questions and answers
How much do biological science teachers, postsecondary make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $95,300 a year, and the median is $85,970. That is $7,540 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $102,840.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($105,910), followed by Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA ($103,460). The lowest average among 7 metro areas with data is Reading, PA ($89,160).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #30 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.