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Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas

Want to work as a Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas? Here’s what you need to know. Teach courses in biological sciences. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,760 Median Annual Wage (Texas)

$41,048 National Median Annual Wage

4,240 Texas Employment

Extensive Preparation Needed Typical Preparation

What do Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Make in Texas?

For biological science teachers, postsecondary working in Texas, the typical annual salary is $83,760 per year.Annual wages span from $47,970 at the 10th percentile to $156,790 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$47,970	n/a
25th percentile	$62,850	n/a
Median (50th)	$83,760	$0.00
75th percentile	$122,760	n/a
90th percentile	$156,790	n/a

Salary ranges for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas

Location quotient — how concentrated this career is in Texas compared to the national average — is 0.89, indicating fewer biological science teachers, postsecondary per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, biological science teachers, postsecondary earn a median of $41,048 per year ($19.73/hour), above the Texas median.

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary earnings in Texas vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

There are roughly 259,892 biological science teachers, postsecondary across the United States. In Texas alone, around 4,240 people work in this role. That’s higher than the typical state, which employs around 610 biological science teachers, postsecondary.

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary in Texas vs. the average state

Forecasted number of jobs for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Top Texas Metros for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

The largest metro-area employers of biological science teachers, postsecondary in Texas.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	1,010	$79,890
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	780	$99,730
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX	420	$102,420
College Station-Bryan, TX	350	$97,050
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX	340	$94,910
El Paso, TX	190	$102,890
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX	110	$94,870
Lubbock, TX	60	$98,420
Laredo, TX	50	$78,320
Abilene, TX	40	$77,120
Killeen-Temple, TX	40	$74,360

Top States for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary Employment

These states have the highest employment of biological science teachers, postsecondary work.

State	Number Employed
Texas	4,240
New York	3,900
California	3,670
Florida	3,090
Pennsylvania	2,570
Arizona	2,520
North Carolina	1,970
Virginia	1,890
Illinois	1,700
Michigan	1,520
Ohio	1,350
New Jersey	1,330
Alabama	1,170
Missouri	1,120
Indiana	1,080
Georgia	1,080
Maryland	990
Tennessee	970
Washington	910
Colorado	840

Highest-Paying States for Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Where biological science teachers, postsecondary earn the most: biological science teachers, postsecondary.

State	Annual Median Salary
California	$125,670
Alaska	$107,230
Utah	$103,830
Rhode Island	$101,800
New Jersey	$100,870
Michigan	$100,110
New York	$100,110
Montana	$97,620
Oregon	$97,520
New Hampshire	$85,980

Skills

Top biological science teachers, postsecondary skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Speaking 4.2 / 5

Instructing 4.1 / 5

Learning Strategies 4.1 / 5

Active Listening 4.0 / 5

Science 4.0 / 5

Reading Comprehension 4.0 / 5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Biology 5.0 / 5

English Language 4.4 / 5

Mathematics 4.2 / 5

Chemistry 4.1 / 5

Education and Training 4.1 / 5

Computers and Electronics 3.8 / 5

Abilities

Key abilities for biological science teachers, postsecondary, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Expression 4.6 / 5

Oral Comprehension 4.1 / 5

Speech Clarity 4.1 / 5

Written Comprehension 4.1 / 5

Written Expression 4.1 / 5

Inductive Reasoning 4.0 / 5

Daily Tasks

Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary typically:

Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as molecular biology, marine biology, and botany.
Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Prepare materials for laboratory activities and course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
Supervise students' laboratory work.
Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Assist students who need extra help with their coursework outside of class.
Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.

Work Activities

Training and Teaching Others
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Working with Computers
Processing Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Thinking Creatively
Analyzing Data or Information
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Getting Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Google Docs, IBM SPSS Statistics In-demand technologies: Learning management system LMS

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

General Biology
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Neurobiology & Neurosciences
Physiology & Pathology Sciences
Cell Biology & Anatomical Sciences
Ecology & Systematics Biology
Other Biological Sciences
Microbiology Science & Immunology
Biotechnology
Zoology
Genetics
Biomathematics & Bioinformatics
Botany/Plant Biology
Pharmacology & Toxicology
Molecular Medicine
Nutrition Science
Human Biology
Biopsychology
Geobiology
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References

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
O*NET-SOC code: 25-1042.00

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