Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
In Erie, PA, biological science teachers, postsecondaries earn $95,750 at the median. The range runs from $61K at the entry level to $131K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 90.95), which stretches that salary to about $105,278 in buying power. Rent on a 2-bedroom averages $1,212/month, or 19.6% of estimated take-home pay.
Where the paycheck goes
What $96K actually covers in Erie, month by month
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Erie’s Regional Price Parity (90.95). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
About biological science teachers, postsecondaries
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What this looks like in Erie
Erie sits well above the national pay line for biological science teachers, postsecondary, local pay runs about 13% higher than the U.S. median of $85K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,212/month, 20% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 90.95 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Erie offers a genuinely strong financial position for biological science teachers, postsecondary at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for biological science teachers, postsecondaries in metros near Erie, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $95K | $93K |
| Pittsburgh | $78K | $83K |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $80K | $80K |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $101K | $102K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Erie, PA
Entry-level biological science teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $61K. Mid-career wages sit at $96K. Top earners bring in $131K or more, a $69K spread from bottom to top.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $129K | +53% | 3,610 |
| Massachusetts | $105K | +24% | 2,060 |
| Michigan | $104K | +22% | 1,460 |
| New Hampshire | $102K | +21% | 170 |
| Rhode Island | $102K | +21% | 250 |
| Delaware | $101K | +20% | 130 |
| Oregon | $101K | +19% | 800 |
| Montana | $100K | +19% | 110 |
| Illinois | $99K | +17% | 2,340 |
| New Mexico | $99K | +17% | 150 |
| Colorado | $99K | +17% | 810 |
| New York | $98K | +16% | 3,870 |
| Washington | $97K | +15% | 960 |
| Minnesota | $97K | +14% | 780 |
| District of Columbia | $97K | +14% | 350 |
| Connecticut | $96K | +14% | 870 |
| North Dakota | $91K | +7% | 170 |
| Georgia | $88K | +4% | 980 |
| Pennsylvania | $86K | +2% | 2,410 |
| Nevada | $85K | +0% | 350 |
| Maine | $84K | -1% | 270 |
| Maryland | $84K | -1% | 970 |
| Indiana | $83K | -2% | 1,100 |
| Arizona | $83K | -2% | N/A |
| Wyoming | $83K | -2% | 160 |
| Texas | $82K | -3% | 3,840 |
| South Carolina | $82K | -3% | 750 |
| Vermont | $82K | -3% | 170 |
| Idaho | $82K | -4% | 220 |
| Utah | $82K | -4% | 300 |
| Kansas | $81K | -4% | 430 |
| Nebraska | $81K | -4% | 500 |
| Missouri | $81K | -4% | 1,060 |
| Ohio | $80K | -6% | 1,350 |
| New Jersey | $80K | -6% | 1,570 |
| Virginia | $79K | -6% | 1,760 |
| Louisiana | $79K | -7% | 390 |
| Tennessee | $79K | -7% | 830 |
| Wisconsin | $79K | -7% | 950 |
| Iowa | $78K | -8% | 540 |
| North Carolina | $78K | -8% | 1,960 |
| Arkansas | $78K | -8% | 430 |
| Alabama | $78K | -8% | 1,160 |
| South Dakota | $77K | -10% | 160 |
| Kentucky | $71K | -17% | 470 |
| West Virginia | $67K | -21% | 220 |
| Mississippi | $67K | -21% | 580 |
| Oklahoma | $66K | -22% | 470 |
| Florida | $57K | -32% | 2,020 |
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Quick answers
The stuff people actually ask about this job
Can a biological science teachers, postsecondary afford a 2BR apartment alone in Erie?
Yes — at the median salary of $96K, rent takes 20% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,212/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for biological science teachers, postsecondaries in Erie?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new biological science teachers, postsecondaries typically earn — is $61K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $4,126/month. At HUD’s $1,212/month FMR, rent would take 29% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is biological science teachers, postsecondary a high-paying job in Erie?
Local pay is 13% above the national median — $96K here vs. $85K nationally.
How does Erie compare to the national average for biological science teachers, postsecondaries?
Erie pays $96K median vs. the U.S. average of $85K — that’s +13%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 90.95), the purchasing-power equivalent is $105K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do biological science teachers, postsecondaries make in Erie, PA?
The median is $95,750 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $61,430, and experienced biological science teachers, postsecondaries can clear $130,500. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $96K enough to live in Erie?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $6,067/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,212/month, which eats 20% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a biological science teachers, postsecondary salary go in Erie?
Erie has a Regional Price Parity of 90.95 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median biological science teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $105,278 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do biological science teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.