High School Science Teacher Salary in the United States

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

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a High School Science Teacher in the United States is $63,873 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

However, a High School Science Teacher's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $80,395
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $55,461 to $72,522
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,803
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High School Science Teacher Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $72,522 $6,043 $1,395 $35
Average $63,873 $5,323 $1,228 $31
25th Percentile $55,461 $4,622 $1,067 $27
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Key Factors That Influence High School Science Teacher Salaries

A High School Science Teacher'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.

Top Paying Cities for High School Science Teachers

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: $80,563
  • San Francisco: $79,681
  • Oakland: $78,002

What Skills Can Increase a High School Science Teacher'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 a High School Science Teacher'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
$86,868
36%
Pediatric
$69,622
9%
Customer Service
$68,983
8%
Attention to Detail
$68,983
8%
First Aid
$68,344
7%
Verbal Communication
$68,344
7%
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How Education impacts a High School Science Teacher's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many High School Science Teachers 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 a High School Science Teacher with a Bachelor's Degree is between $51,103 and $58,374).

High School Science Teacher Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for High School Science Teacher
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.2%
High School 1.2%
Associates 1.2%
Bachelors 18.3%
Masters 53.7%
Doctorate 25.6%
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High School Science Teacher Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a High School Science Teacher'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.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

Salary Trends for High School Science Teacher

Salaries for a High School Science Teacher can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $55,213 in 2023 to around $53,330 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of High School Science Teacher salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of High School Science Teacher Over Time

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2023
$55,213
2024
$54,507
2025
$53,330
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2023 $55,213
2024 $54,507
2025 $53,330
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Most common benefits for High School Science Teacher

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