Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1051 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
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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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA | $103,064,000 | $294,854,560 | $486,643,040 | $678,433,600 |
| New Haven, CT | $217,568,000 | $322,691,200 | $427,814,400 | $532,937,600 |
| North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $114,691,200 | $236,121,600 | $357,552,000 | $478,982,400 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | $169,228,800 | $266,787,040 | $364,347,360 | $461,905,600 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $193,336,000 | $275,419,040 | $357,504,160 | $439,587,200 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $176,737,600 | $258,065,600 | $339,393,600 | $420,721,600 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $171,329,600 | $250,452,800 | $329,576,000 | $408,699,200 |
| Waterbury-Shelton, CT | $147,721,600 | $225,132,960 | $302,542,240 | $379,953,600 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $116,729,600 | $203,569,600 | $290,409,600 | $377,249,600 |
| Cleveland, TN | $116,729,600 | $203,569,600 | $290,409,600 | $377,249,600 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | 11 | $122,798 |
| The Florida State University | 9 | $80,820 |
| The University of Texas at Austin | 9 | $124,100 |
| Utah State University | 7 | $83,790 |
| University of Nevada, Las Vegas | 6 | $87,121 |
| University of Washington | 6 | $112,983 |
| University of California, Berkeley | 6 | $129,367 |
| University of Hawaii | 6 | $121,394 |
| FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY | 6 | $70,500 |
| State University of New York at Stony Brook | 5 | $117,092 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 21 | $74,212 |
| 2021 | 11 | $95,114 |
| 2022 | 37 | $84,763 |
| 2023 | 51 | $88,629 |
| 2024 | 97 | $91,014 |
| 2025 | 132 | $104,972 |
| 2026 | 13 | $107,876 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.8 | |
| Instructing | 4.0 | |
| Science | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Active Learning | 3.9 | |
| Learning Strategies | 3.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Education and Training | 4.7 |
| English Language | 4.5 |
| Mathematics | 4.3 |
| Physics | 3.9 |
| Chemistry | 3.8 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.6 |
| Biology | 3.5 |
| Geography | 3.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 46.5% |
| Post-first professional | 28.9% |
| Other | 16.2% |
| Master's degree | 5.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 3.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geology, micrometeorology, and atmospheric thermodynamics.
- Supervise laboratory work and field work.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Adobe After Effects Adobe Photoshop ESRI ArcGIS software Google Docs Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word The MathWorks MATLAB ACD Systems Canvas Ansys Fluent Blackboard Learn Blackboard software
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