Environmental Science Teacher salary
From 152 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 25-1053: Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 80% of Environmental Science Teacher filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 9% since FY2020. From $78,197 in FY2020 to $85,502 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Environmental Science Teacher H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 152 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Environmental Science Teacher jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 25-1053, Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary). The median base salary is $86,002, 30% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $71,718 and $103,845. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 80% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 80% of filings
Mid-level · 20% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $79,000 | 96 |
| Level II · Qualified | $102,230 | 24 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Environmental Science Teacher pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $94,000 | 11 |
| New York, NY | $112,476 | 11 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Environmental Science Teacher does
Teach courses in environmental science. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
O*NET occupation: Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1053.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary), the median annual wage was $94,980 in May 2025, with 6,690 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $86,002, 9% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $63,000 | $57,780 |
| 25th percentile | $71,718 | $69,880 |
| Median | $86,002 | $94,980 |
| 75th percentile | $103,845 | $126,900 |
| 90th percentile | $119,511 | $164,190 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $63,000 |
| 25th | $71,718 |
| 50th (median) | $86,002 |
| 75th | $103,845 |
| 90th | $119,511 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $78,197 | $69,820 | $90,500 | 49 |
| FY2021 | $87,000 | $69,700 | $98,500 | 57 |
| FY2022 | $80,000 | $66,250 | $95,479 | 78 |
| FY2023 | $87,000 | $75,000 | $102,000 | 79 |
| FY2024 | $85,000 | $67,957 | $106,628 | 73 |
| FY2025 | $86,223 | $69,500 | $103,845 | 96 |
| FY2026 | $85,502 | $72,106 | $103,144 | 56 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Environmental Science Teacher make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Environmental Science Teacher jobs is $86,002 (152 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $71,718 and $103,845.
What does an entry-level Environmental Science Teacher earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $79,000. Level I accounts for 80% of Environmental Science Teacher filings.
Do H-1B Environmental Science Teachers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($86,002) is 9% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($94,980, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.