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Science teacher salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Science Teacher make in the United States?

Average base salary

$62,651
Average $62,651
Low $41,013
High $95,704

The average salary for a science teacher is $62,651 per year in the United States. 4.8k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 12, 2026).

Science Teacher job openings in United States

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C27-223 Teacher FACS (Family a...
Springfield Local School District3.7out of 5 stars.
Marana, AZ
$52,365.26 - $571,760.70 a year
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Science Teacher in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Wheaton College Massachusetts
 
$260,000per year
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KeyPoint Alliance
 
$212,160per year
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Togetherhood
 
$208,000per year
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HOLY CROSS HIGH SCHOOL
 
$187,200per year
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In-Home Day Care
 
$166,400per year
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Great Neck Public Schools
 
$146,702per year
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Highest paying cities for Science Teachers near United States

  1. Brooklyn, NY
    $155,105 per year
  2. Los Angeles, CA
    $82,684 per year
  3. New York, NY
    $82,528 per year
  4. Fremont, CA
    $80,927 per year
  5. Houston, TX
    $63,781 per year

Where can a Science Teacher earn more?

Compare salaries for Science Teachers in different locations
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Senior Science Teacher

Job openings
Average $91,341 per year