Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Job Zone 5 - Extensive preparation needed

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.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $98,700/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$50,870$163,150

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: +4.1% projected growth, 2024–2034 — about as fast as average.

About 800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills

InstructingSpeakingReading ComprehensionLearning StrategiesWritingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningActive LearningMonitoringJudgment and Decision Making

Top knowledge areas

BiologyEducation and TrainingEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementCustomer and Personal ServiceFood ProductionCommunications and MediaMathematics

Core tasks

• 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.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary?

The median pay for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is $98,700 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary?

Employment for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary is projected to change +4.1% from 2024 to 2034 - about as fast as average.

What education is typically required for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary?

Typical entry-level education: Doctoral or professional degree.

How many job openings are there each year for Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary?

About 800 openings per year, on average, over the decade.