Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary: Who Earns More?
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary out-earn Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary by $58K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary land at $94,980 and Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 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, Postsecondary is Kentucky ($139,110); for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 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, Postsecondary or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary earn more nationally. The median is $94,980 for Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary versus $36,780 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary, a difference of $58K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary has the better 10-year outlook at 2.9% projected growth, compared to -1.5% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
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, 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. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Maryland, Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary earn $131,060 vs. $37,060 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.