Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary: Who Earns More?
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondarys out-earn Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys by $58K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondarys land at $94,980 and Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys at $36,780. The education gap is real: environmental science teachers, postsecondary programs typically require bachelor's degree, while teaching assistants, except postsecondary programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondarys is Kentucky ($139,110); for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys it's Washington ($49,120).
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, Postsecondarys or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys?
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondarys earn more nationally. The median is $94,980 for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondarys versus $36,780 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys, a difference of $58K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
Which requires more education, Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary typically requires bachelor's degree. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondarys get paid the most?
Kentucky is the top-paying state for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondarys 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. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Maryland, Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondarys earn $131,060 vs. $37,060 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondarys. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.