Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1051)
Occupation description: Teach courses in the physical sciences, except chemistry and physics. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 52 | 50 | -3.8 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| United States | 13,400 | 13,900 | 0.0 | 500 | 600 | 1,200 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 102,690 | 47,660 | 65,900 | 92,040 | 127,210 | 173,140 |
| Alaska | 81,720 | 52,440 | 61,980 | 74,260 | 99,370 | 129,270 |
