Hourly Wage for Instructor - Biology Salary in the United States
How much does an Instructor - Biology make hourly?
As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Instructor - Biology in the United States is
$31, which translates to an annual salary of about $63,987.
However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors.
Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:
Top Earners (90th percentile): $39 per hour
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $27 to $35 per hour
Key Factors That Influence Instructor - Biology Salaries
An Instructor - Biology's salary isn't a fixed number.
It's shaped by several important factors.
Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
How Experience Level Affects Instructor - Biology Salaries?
Experience is a primary driver of an Instructor - Biology's salary.
As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases.
Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:
Instructor - Biology (0-0 years): $63,987
Asst. Professor - Biology (0-0 years): $71,045
Assoc. Professor - Biology (0-0 years): $78,968
Professor - Biology (0-0 years): $101,564
Job Role
Years of Experience
Average Salary
Instructor - Biology
0-0 years
$63,987
Asst. Professor - Biology
0-0 years
$71,045
Assoc. Professor - Biology
0-0 years
$78,968
Professor - Biology
0-0 years
$101,564
$63,987Instructo...
$71,045Asst. Pro...
$78,968Assoc. Pr...
$101,564Professor...
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How Do Instructor - Biology Salaries Vary from State to State?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work.
States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors
often pay more to attract Instructor - Biologies.
For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Salaries can also vary between different cities.
Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay.
Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:
San Jose: $80,707
San Francisco: $79,823
Oakland: $78,141
San Jose, CA$80,707
San Francisco, CA$79,823
Oakland, CA$78,141
New York, NY$73,674
Paramus, NJ$72,778
Queens Village, NY$72,775
Passaic, NJ$72,714
Bergenfield, NJ$72,708
Stamford, CT$72,568
Huntington, NY$72,541
Newark, NJ$72,069
Bridgeport, CT$71,934
Vallejo, CA$71,806
New Brunswick, NJ$71,781
Petaluma, CA$71,742
Middlesex, NJ$71,621
Somerset, NJ$71,576
Santa Cruz, CA$71,493
Boston, MA$71,102
Monterey, CA$70,878
Seattle, WA$70,731
Santa Rosa, CA$70,718
Los Angeles, CA$70,699
Juneau, AK$70,533
Washington, DC$70,462
Orange, CA$70,235
Santa Ana, CA$70,066
Long Beach, CA$70,002
Anaheim, CA$69,989
Anchorage, AK$69,957
Santa Maria, CA$69,765
Everett, WA$69,752
Danbury, CT$69,527
Bremerton, WA$69,439
Tacoma, WA$69,208
New Suffolk, NY$69,207
Sacramento, CA$69,189
Santa Barbara, CA$69,119
Trenton, NJ$69,048
San Diego, CA$69,048
Brockton, MA$68,978
Fairbanks, AK$68,821
Lompoc, CA$68,658
Lowell, MA$68,606
Ventura, CA$68,594
Nashua, NH$68,581
Stockton, CA$68,575
Modesto, CA$68,108
Poughkeepsie, NY$67,967
Olympia, WA$67,845
Kennewick, WA$67,845
New Haven, CT$67,820
Lawrence, MA$67,589
Hartford, CT$67,525
Riverside, CA$67,513
New Bedford, MA$67,449
Richland, WA$67,449
Bakersfield, CA$67,359
San Bernardino, CA$67,334
New Britain, CT$67,327
Atlantic City, NJ$67,327
New London, CT$67,302
Norwich, CT$67,282
Portsmouth, NH$67,270
Boulder, CO$67,134
Portland, OR$67,046
Worcester, MA$67,039
Minneapolis, MN$66,841
Philadelphia, PA$66,751
Honolulu, HI$66,540
Saint Paul, MN$66,509
Vineland, NJ$66,495
Providence, RI$66,310
Chicago, IL$66,124
Bellingham, WA$66,047
Springfield, MA$65,996
Baltimore, MD$65,977
Chico, CA$65,817
Pittsfield, MA$65,644
Manchester, NH$65,523
Spokane, WA$65,241
Denver, CO$65,235
Albany, NY$64,934
Troy, NY$64,908
Nassau, NY$64,840
Schenectady, NY$64,774
Wilmington, DE$64,723
Burlington, VT$64,633
Salem, OR$64,608
Portland, ME$64,409
Yakima, WA$64,345
Rochester, MN$64,147
Reno, NV$64,115
Fresno, CA$64,115
Milwaukee, WI$64,057
Detroit, MI$63,993
Ann Arbor, MI$63,983
Allentown, PA$63,974
Colorado Springs, CO$63,865
Syracuse, NY$63,833
Carson City, NV$63,833
Houston, TX$63,744
Eugene, OR$63,712
Gary, IN$63,635
Springfield, OR$63,584
Bismarck, ND$63,571
Galveston, TX$63,526
Medford, OR$63,430
Fort Collins, CO$63,405
Concord, NH$63,373
Austin, TX$63,354
Mesa, AZ$63,219
Reading, PA$63,213
Phoenix, AZ$63,206
Dallas, TX$63,187
Saint Cloud, MN$63,126
Madison, WI$63,040
Utica, NY$62,867
Rochester, NY$62,765
Des Moines, IA$62,758
Raleigh, NC$62,752
Atlanta, GA$62,656
Battle Creek, MI$62,637
Salt Lake City, UT$62,618
Lancaster, PA$62,522
Harrisburg, PA$62,432
Kansas City, MO$62,368
Champaign, IL$62,355
Kansas City, KS$62,355
Fort Worth, TX$62,349
Columbus, OH$62,338
Boca Raton, FL$62,323
Pittsburgh, PA$62,298
Richmond, VA$62,272
Indianapolis, IN$62,259
Cleveland, OH$62,253
Las Vegas, NV$62,176
Cincinnati, OH$62,176
Petersburg, VA$62,080
Huntsville, AL$61,984
Lansing, MI$61,941
Lebanon, PA$61,933
Pueblo, CO$61,927
Appleton, WI$61,907
Buffalo, NY$61,882
Dayton, OH$61,863
Racine, WI$61,850
Charlotte, NC$61,843
Saint Louis, MO$61,824
York, PA$61,786
Elkhart, IN$61,786
Gastonia, NC$61,774
Billings, MT$61,758
Beaumont, TX$61,741
Lorain, OH$61,728
Benton Harbor, MI$61,715
Toledo, OH$61,703
Binghamton, NY$61,671
Rock Hill, SC$61,664
Rockford, IL$61,632
Springfield, IL$61,607
Elyria, OH$61,600
Fargo, ND$61,600
Flagstaff, AZ$61,555
Fort Lauderdale, FL$61,517
Duluth, MN$61,479
Miami, FL$61,479
Cheyenne, WY$61,434
Grand Forks, ND$61,434
Bangor, ME$61,293
Cedar Rapids, IA$61,223
Durham, NC$61,196
Louisville, KY$61,191
Grand Rapids, MI$61,178
Hialeah, FL$61,172
Casper, WY$61,082
Scranton, PA$61,005
New Orleans, LA$60,986
Virginia Beach, VA$60,980
Akron, OH$60,948
Peoria, IL$60,864
Sarasota, FL$60,852
Nashville, TN$60,807
Omaha, NE$60,807
Green Bay, WI$60,807
Baton Rouge, LA$60,775
Charleston, SC$60,762
Jamestown, NY$60,730
Davenport, IA$60,730
Tucson, AZ$60,698
Saint Petersburg, FL$60,660
Tampa, FL$60,647
Evansville, IN$60,608
Port Arthur, TX$60,608
Bradenton, FL$60,583
Santa Fe, NM$60,468
Orlando, FL$60,353
Clearwater, FL$60,333
Canton, OH$60,199
La Crosse, WI$60,199
Albuquerque, NM$60,161
Newport News, VA$60,154
High Point, NC$60,135
Ogden, UT$60,109
Corpus Christi, TX$60,058
Norfolk, VA$60,020
Laramie, WY$60,020
Rock Island, IL$59,981
Saginaw, MI$59,969
Jacksonville, FL$59,962
Salisbury, NC$59,949
Boise, ID$59,937
Moline, IL$59,905
Fort Myers, FL$59,885
Memphis, TN$59,873
Tulsa, OK$59,841
Waterloo, IA$59,802
Spartanburg, SC$59,738
Lincoln, NE$59,706
Fort Wayne, IN$59,693
Provo, UT$59,687
Cedar Falls, IA$59,610
San Antonio, TX$59,585
Greensboro, NC$59,559
South Bend, IN$59,553
Savannah, GA$59,482
Muskegon, MI$59,457
Birmingham, AL$59,450
Winston Salem, NC$59,419
Lake Charles, LA$59,265
Anderson, IN$59,252
Lexington, KY$59,233
Augusta, GA$59,214
Greenville, SC$59,214
Lima, OH$59,162
Wichita, KS$59,156
Tuscaloosa, AL$59,156
Columbia, SC$59,098
Springfield, OH$59,086
Asheville, NC$58,983
Bloomington, IN$58,938
Knoxville, TN$58,708
Shreveport, LA$58,702
Wilmington, NC$58,618
Roanoke, VA$58,618
Topeka, KS$58,503
Frankfort, KY$58,496
Oklahoma City, OK$58,452
Chillicothe, OH$58,427
Longview, TX$58,420
Melbourne, FL$58,414
Sioux Falls, SD$58,311
Mobile, AL$58,305
Terre Haute, IN$58,279
Altoona, PA$58,241
Amarillo, TX$58,196
Killeen, TX$58,177
Fayetteville, AR$58,126
Chattanooga, TN$58,107
Sioux City, IA$58,049
Idaho Falls, ID$58,036
Lynchburg, VA$57,985
Gainesville, FL$57,902
Portsmouth, OH$57,870
Little Rock, AR$57,857
Lafayette, LA$57,831
Youngstown, OH$57,831
Daytona Beach, FL$57,793
Clarksville, TN$57,787
Pensacola, FL$57,780
Temple, TX$57,776
Hopkinsville, KY$57,588
Erie, PA$57,576
Florence, SC$57,550
Charleston, WV$57,448
Great Falls, MT$57,416
Macon, GA$57,326
Tallahassee, FL$57,320
Fayetteville, NC$57,307
Waco, TX$57,294
Helena, MT$57,249
Pine Bluff, AR$57,225
Vincennes, IN$57,147
Lubbock, TX$57,121
Alamogordo, NM$57,083
Twin Falls, ID$57,025
Rapid City, SD$57,006
Jackson, MS$56,891
Huntington, WV$56,886
Greenville, MS$56,884
Parkersburg, WV$56,819
Montgomery, AL$56,808
Wichita Falls, TX$56,744
Springfield, MO$56,744
Biloxi, MS$56,712
Monroe, LA$56,648
Johnstown, PA$56,603
Sumter, SC$56,577
Columbus, GA$56,571
Pascagoula, MS$56,449
Abilene, TX$56,449
Kingsport, TN$56,283
Albany, GA$56,283
Gulfport, MS$56,264
Alexandria, LA$56,053
Fort Smith, AR$55,893
El Paso, TX$55,720
Las Cruces, NM$55,432
Harlingen, TX$55,269
Pocatello, ID$55,259
Florence, AL$55,176
Brownsville, TX$55,163
Mcallen, TX$55,029
Dothan, AL$54,939
Columbus, MS$54,559
Altus, OK$54,261
Lawton, OK$54,139
Pierre, SD$53,909
What Skills Can Increase an Instructor - Biology's Salary?
Demanded Skills for the Role:
Commitment (Mentioned in 12.72% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
Law Enforcement (Mentioned in 2.15% Job Postings): Law enforcement is any system by which some members of society act in an organized manner to enforce the law by discovering, deterring, rehabilitating, or punishing people who violate the rules and norms governing that society. Although the term encompasses entities such as courts and prisons, it is most frequently applied to those who directly engage in patrols or surveillance to dissuade and discover criminal activity, and those who investigate crimes and apprehend offenders, a task typically carried out by the police or another law enforcement organization. Furthermore, although law enforcement may be most concerned with the prevention and punishment of crimes, organizations exist to discourage a wide variety of non-criminal violations of rules and norms, effected through the imposition of less severe consequences.
Pediatric (Mentioned in 1.4% Job Postings): Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
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Skills
Demand Percentage
Commitment
12.72%
Law Enforcement
2.15%
Pediatric
1.4%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay.
Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Instructor - Biology's salary.
Coaching Others: Can increase your salary by up to 36%.
Pediatric: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Customer Service: Can increase your salary by up to 8%.
Skill
Salary
Salary % Increase
Coaching Others
$87,022
36%
Pediatric
$69,746
9%
Customer Service
$69,106
8%
Attention to Detail
$69,106
8%
First Aid
$68,466
7%
Verbal Communication
$68,466
7%
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Instructor - Biology Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise
Instructor - Biology salary potential scales significantly with company size.
Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $66,084.
While startup companies pay approximate $56,442.
Instructor - Biology Salary by Company Size
Company Size
Employees
Average Salary
Startup
1~50
$56,442
Growth Stage
51~500
$59,556
Established
501~5000
$63,977
Enterprise
5000+
$66,084
Instructor - Biology Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors
For Instructor - Biology roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential
by as much as 32% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries).
Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Government,
offers compensation 18% above the average. Conversely,
Instructor - Biology positions in Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay,
as this sector often view Instructor - Biology as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
The top paying industry for an Instructor - Biology
Industry Sector
Average Annual Salary
Average Hourly Rate
Pay vs.Avg
Government
$75,441
$36.0
18%
How Education impacts an Instructor - Biology's Salary?
Your level of education can impact your salary potential.
While many Instructor - Biologies enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree,
higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.
According to our 100% employer-reported salary data,
the median salary for an Instructor - Biology with a Bachelor's Degree is between
$51,103
and $58,374).
Understanding how an Instructor - Biology's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting.
Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role.
Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
Salaries for an Instructor - Biology can change over time,
reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy.
The median salary decreased from $55,867 in 2023
to around $53,962 in 2025,
reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy.
For a detailed analysis of Instructor - Biology salary trends,
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Average Annual Salary of Instructor - Biology Over Time
2022
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2023
$55,867
2024
$55,153
2025
$53,962
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year
Average Annual Salary
2022
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2023
$55,867
2024
$55,153
2025
$53,962
2026
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2027
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Most common benefits for Instructor - Biology
Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
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Common company salaries for Instructor - Biology
Here are companies hiring for Instructor - Biology and their salaries, click below for more details.
N
$97,099/per year
New York Police Department
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$95,962/per year
State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$94,615/per year
US Department of Transportation
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$93,141/per year
US General Services Administration
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
L
$92,342/per year
Los Angeles County
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
D
$92,011/per year
Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Prisons
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$91,967/per year
US Department of Commerce
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$91,755/per year
US Department of Energy
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
F
$91,673/per year
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
N
$90,276/per year
Naval Sea Systems Command
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
T
$88,975/per year
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$88,721/per year
San Diego County
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
T
$88,664/per year
The TTB
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
L
$87,569/per year
Lutheran Services
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
M
$85,066/per year
Maryland Inc
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$83,780/per year
State University of New York
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
N
$82,969/per year
New York State
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
P
$82,703/per year
Puerto Rico Department of Education
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
U
$80,526/per year
US Central Command
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
H
$80,286/per year
Health and Safety Executive Northern Ireland
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
A
$79,270/per year
Air Force Reserve
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
A
$78,505/per year
American Automobile Association (AAA)
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$76,678/per year
State of Florida - Department of Health
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
N
$75,183/per year
New York State Department
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
S
$75,106/per year
State University System of Florida
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
the United States
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FAQ about Instructor - Biology
1. What industry pays the highest salary for Instructor - Biology?
The Government industry offers the highest average compensation for Instructor - Biology roles,
with salaries approximately 18% above the market median.
2. What are the responsibilities of Instructor - Biology?
Teaches courses in the discipline area of biology. Develops and designs curriculum to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensure student engagement. Provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains records, and assesses student coursework. Typically reports to a department head. Has a Master's degree or is a PhD candidate in the applicable field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate level and possesses the qualifications to participate in research.
3. What are the skills of Instructor - Biology
Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties.
Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed,
each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.
1.)
Commitment:
An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
2.)
Law Enforcement:
Law enforcement is any system by which some members of society act in an organized manner to enforce the law by discovering, deterring, rehabilitating, or punishing people who violate the rules and norms governing that society. Although the term encompasses entities such as courts and prisons, it is most frequently applied to those who directly engage in patrols or surveillance to dissuade and discover criminal activity, and those who investigate crimes and apprehend offenders, a task typically carried out by the police or another law enforcement organization. Furthermore, although law enforcement may be most concerned with the prevention and punishment of crimes, organizations exist to discourage a wide variety of non-criminal violations of rules and norms, effected through the imposition of less severe consequences.
3.)
Pediatric:
Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
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