The salary statistics and trend of postsecondary life sciences teachers in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare postsecondary life sciences teacher salaries in different industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $46,870 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $63,220 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $92,560 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $143,910 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $179,110 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for postsecondary life sciences teachers in the industry of professional, scientific, and technical services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) postsecondary life sciences teachers is $179,110. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $92,560. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent postsecondary life sciences teachers is $46,870.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of postsecondary life sciences teachers in the industry of Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $92,560 | -7.42% | -39.89% |
| 2016 | $99,430 | 3.89% | - |
| 2015 | $95,560 | 0.57% | - |
| 2014 | $95,020 | -0.44% | - |
| 2013 | $95,440 | -35.67% | - |
| 2012 | $129,480 | - | - |
The average salaries of postsecondary life sciences teachers in three industries within the professional, scientific, and technical services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of postsecondary life sciences teachers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | |
| Scientific Research and Development Services | |
| Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences | |