Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education: Who Earns More?
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary out-earn Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education by $31K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary land at $94,980 and Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education at $63,970. The education gap is real: environmental science teachers, postsecondary programs typically require bachelor's degree, while elementary school teachers, except special education programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary is Kentucky ($139,110); for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education it's Washington ($102,350).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary or Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary earn more nationally. The median is $94,980 for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary versus $63,970 for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education, a difference of $31K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary or Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary has the better 10-year outlook at 2.9% projected growth, compared to -2% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary or Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education?
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary typically requires bachelor's degree. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary get paid the most?
Kentucky is the top-paying state for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary at $139,110/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Maryland, Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary earn $131,060 vs. $77,680 for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.