Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC code 25-1041 · O*NET-SOC 25-1041.00 · Extensive preparation needed · Education and library
Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$98,700
a year
Hourly
—
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$102,050
— per hour
Middle 50%
$66,410 – $126,850
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$50,870 – $163,150
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
8,920
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $50,870
- —/hr
- 25th percentile
- $66,410
- —/hr
- Median percentile
- $98,700
- —/hr
- 75th percentile
- $126,850
- —/hr
- 90th percentile
- $163,150
- —/hr
What do agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary do?
Teach courses in the agricultural sciences. Includes teachers of agronomy, dairy sciences, fisheries management, horticultural sciences, poultry sciences, range management, and agricultural soil conservation. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
- Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- Supervise laboratory sessions and field work and coordinate laboratory operations.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as crop production, plant genetics, and soil chemistry.
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
How to qualify for this work
Most people in this role hold doctoral degree — 55% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 5 — Extensive preparation needed
- Education
- Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
- Experience
- Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven years of specialized medical training to be able to do their job.
- Training
- Employees may need some on-the-job training, but most of these occupations assume that the person will already have the required skills, knowledge, work-related experience, and/or training.
Education reported by people doing this job
- Doctoral Degree55%
- Post-Doctoral Training27%
- Master's Degree14%
- Bachelor's Degree1%
Common questions
How much does an agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary earn?
The national median is $98,700 a year. The full range runs from $50,870 at the 10th percentile to $163,150 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become an agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary without a degree?
Not usually — this occupation sits in preparation zone 5, where the typical entry route is most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). The education breakdown above shows what people in the role actually reported.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Reading Comprehension4.1/5
- Speaking4.1/5
- Learning Strategies4.1/5
- Active Listening4.0/5
- Writing4.0/5
- Critical Thinking4.0/5
- Active Learning4.0/5
- Monitoring3.9/5
Knowledge areas
- Biology4.3/5
- Education and Training4.1/5
- English Language4.0/5
- Administration and Management3.9/5
- Customer and Personal Service3.6/5
- Food Production3.5/5
- Communications and Media3.4/5
- Mathematics3.3/5
Transferable strengths: Instructing, Judgment and Decision Making.