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Biology instructor opportunities vary in different parts of the country. In order to help you determine the best states for biology instructors, we ranked all fifty states from best to worst for biology instructors.As biology instructors are popular in the U.S., we wanted to bring you a list of the best states for biology instructors. In case you are trying to decide where to start your career as a biology instructor, or if you are considering moving to a different city or state, we got you covered.
The median salary for biology instructors in New York is $81,012. Compare that to the median salary in Washington of $42,003, which ranked worst for biology instructors, and you can see how your location is important for your career.If you are currently seeking employment as a biology instructor, you can find open job positions using Zippia's search tools.
10 best states for biology instructors in 2026
1. New York
Total biology instructor jobs: 1,531 Average annual salary: $81,012 Lowest 10 percent earn: $52,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $125,000 Location Quotient: 1.56
2. Mississippi
Total biology instructor jobs: 180 Average annual salary: $81,716 Lowest 10 percent earn: $57,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $116,000 Location Quotient: 1.11
3. Alaska
Total biology instructor jobs: 114 Average annual salary: $71,124 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $102,000 Location Quotient: 1.79
4. California
Total biology instructor jobs: 2,387 Average annual salary: $82,570 Lowest 10 percent earn: $54,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $125,000 Location Quotient: 1.07
5. Utah
Total biology instructor jobs: 240 Average annual salary: $72,772 Lowest 10 percent earn: $51,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $103,000 Location Quotient: 0.98
6. Pennsylvania
Total biology instructor jobs: 780 Average annual salary: $69,130 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $107,000 Location Quotient: 0.88
7. Indiana
Total biology instructor jobs: 515 Average annual salary: $66,475 Lowest 10 percent earn: $46,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $94,000 Location Quotient: 1.03
8. Illinois
Total biology instructor jobs: 638 Average annual salary: $78,440 Lowest 10 percent earn: $55,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Location Quotient: 0.7
9. Rhode Island
Total biology instructor jobs: 80 Average annual salary: $68,249 Lowest 10 percent earn: $44,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $104,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
10. Nevada
Total biology instructor jobs: 137 Average annual salary: $67,141 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $102,000 Location Quotient: 0.86
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Detailed list of the best states for a biology instructor
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $81,012 | $52,000 | 19,849,399 | 1,531 |
| 2 | Mississippi | $81,716 | $57,000 | 2,984,100 | 180 |
| 3 | Alaska | $71,124 | $49,000 | 739,795 | 114 |
| 4 | California | $82,570 | $54,000 | 39,536,653 | 2,387 |
| 5 | Utah | $72,772 | $51,000 | 3,101,833 | 240 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $69,130 | $44,000 | 12,805,537 | 780 |
| 7 | Indiana | $66,475 | $46,000 | 6,666,818 | 515 |
| 8 | Illinois | $78,440 | $55,000 | 12,802,023 | 638 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $68,249 | $44,000 | 1,059,639 | 80 |
| 10 | Nevada | $67,141 | $43,000 | 2,998,039 | 137 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $67,359 | $43,000 | 693,972 | 190 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $59,200 | $39,000 | 1,815,857 | 160 |
| 13 | Virginia | $61,636 | $40,000 | 8,470,020 | 1,231 |
| 14 | Iowa | $59,779 | $43,000 | 3,145,711 | 275 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $60,839 | $41,000 | 4,684,333 | 260 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $61,669 | $43,000 | 5,795,483 | 323 |
| 17 | Delaware | $65,987 | $42,000 | 961,939 | 70 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $63,995 | $46,000 | 755,393 | 41 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $66,494 | $43,000 | 3,588,184 | 151 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $62,076 | $39,000 | 9,005,644 | 760 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $64,405 | $42,000 | 1,342,795 | 78 |
| 22 | Colorado | $58,578 | $42,000 | 5,607,154 | 920 |
| 23 | Alabama | $58,290 | $40,000 | 4,874,747 | 286 |
| 24 | Vermont | $57,964 | $38,000 | 623,657 | 72 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $55,523 | $38,000 | 5,024,369 | 479 |
| 26 | Kansas | $59,744 | $43,000 | 2,913,123 | 118 |
| 27 | Oregon | $56,348 | $35,000 | 4,142,776 | 488 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $58,334 | $40,000 | 2,088,070 | 120 |
| 29 | Massachusetts | $61,259 | $40,000 | 6,859,819 | 577 |
| 30 | Texas | $55,866 | $38,000 | 28,304,596 | 1,724 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $59,574 | $42,000 | 5,576,606 | 333 |
| 32 | Maryland | $56,909 | $36,000 | 6,052,177 | 547 |
| 33 | Maine | $58,735 | $39,000 | 1,335,907 | 62 |
| 34 | Florida | $57,464 | $39,000 | 20,984,400 | 1,016 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $55,301 | $40,000 | 579,315 | 36 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $55,808 | $39,000 | 6,715,984 | 297 |
| 37 | Arizona | $57,008 | $38,000 | 7,016,270 | 311 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $56,936 | $40,000 | 3,930,864 | 127 |
| 39 | Michigan | $53,022 | $35,000 | 9,962,311 | 577 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $52,079 | $38,000 | 1,920,076 | 144 |
| 41 | Georgia | $49,655 | $34,000 | 10,429,379 | 778 |
| 42 | Montana | $45,044 | $33,000 | 1,050,493 | 121 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $53,931 | $38,000 | 3,004,279 | 66 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $48,245 | $41,000 | 1,427,538 | 53 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $43,780 | $30,000 | 4,454,189 | 307 |
| 46 | Idaho | $54,112 | $37,000 | 1,716,943 | 57 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $45,262 | $30,000 | 10,273,419 | 710 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $45,751 | $33,000 | 869,666 | 68 |
| 49 | Ohio | $45,373 | $30,000 | 11,658,609 | 595 |
| 50 | Missouri | $46,823 | $33,000 | 6,113,532 | 307 |
| 51 | Washington | $42,003 | $27,000 | 7,405,743 | 361 |
Highest paying states for biology instructors
| Rank | State | Avg. Biology Instructor Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $81,012 |
| 2 | Mississippi | $81,716 |
| 3 | Alaska | $71,124 |
| 4 | California | $82,570 |
| 5 | Utah | $72,772 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $69,130 |
| 7 | Indiana | $66,475 |
| 8 | Illinois | $78,440 |
| 9 | Rhode Island | $68,249 |
| 10 | Nevada | $67,141 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $67,359 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $59,200 |
| 13 | Virginia | $61,636 |
| 14 | Iowa | $59,779 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $60,839 |
| 16 | Wisconsin | $61,669 |
| 17 | Delaware | $65,987 |
| 18 | North Dakota | $63,995 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $66,494 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $62,076 |
| 21 | New Hampshire | $64,405 |
| 22 | Colorado | $58,578 |
| 23 | Alabama | $58,290 |
| 24 | Vermont | $57,964 |
| 25 | South Carolina | $55,523 |
| 26 | Kansas | $59,744 |
| 27 | Oregon | $56,348 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $58,334 |
| 29 | Massachusetts | $61,259 |
| 30 | Texas | $55,866 |
| 31 | Minnesota | $59,574 |
| 32 | Maryland | $56,909 |
| 33 | Maine | $58,735 |
| 34 | Florida | $57,464 |
| 35 | Wyoming | $55,301 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $55,808 |
| 37 | Arizona | $57,008 |
| 38 | Oklahoma | $56,936 |
| 39 | Michigan | $53,022 |
| 40 | Nebraska | $52,079 |
| 41 | Georgia | $49,655 |
| 42 | Montana | $45,044 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $53,931 |
| 44 | Hawaii | $48,245 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $43,780 |
| 46 | Idaho | $54,112 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $45,262 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $45,751 |
| 49 | Ohio | $45,373 |
| 50 | Missouri | $46,823 |
| 51 | Washington | $42,003 |
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Updated January 8, 2025