Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1053 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Teach courses in environmental science. 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 Environmental Science 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $168,168,000 | $258,641,760 | $349,113,440 | $439,587,200 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $174,969,600 | $254,910,240 | $334,852,960 | $414,793,600 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $157,768,000 | $224,904,160 | $292,038,240 | $359,174,400 |
| Salinas, CA | $176,758,400 | $235,379,040 | $294,001,760 | $352,622,400 |
| Bakersfield-Delano, CA | $140,961,600 | $210,460,640 | $279,961,760 | $349,460,800 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $158,184,000 | $220,868,960 | $283,551,840 | $346,236,800 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $157,040,000 | $218,628,800 | $280,217,600 | $341,806,400 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA | $138,860,800 | $205,135,840 | $271,412,960 | $337,688,000 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $160,700,800 | $219,038,560 | $277,374,240 | $335,712,000 |
| Monroe, MI | $175,780,800 | $227,572,800 | $279,364,800 | $331,156,800 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Virginia | 6 | $79,567 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON | 6 | $106,583 |
| Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | 5 | $94,400 |
| University of California, Berkeley | 4 | $141,742 |
| Oregon State University | 4 | $101,340 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI | 4 | $131,107 |
| The University of Vermont | 4 | $70,176 |
| Colgate University | 4 | $75,075 |
| FLORIDA GULF COAST UNIVERSITY | 4 | $80,416 |
| University of Colorado | 4 | $70,939 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9 | $91,218 |
| 2021 | 12 | $97,939 |
| 2022 | 24 | $89,799 |
| 2023 | 51 | $89,611 |
| 2024 | 72 | $89,568 |
| 2025 | 97 | $87,771 |
| 2026 | 17 | $105,413 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 4.1 | |
| Speaking | 4.1 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 4.0 | |
| Science | 4.0 | |
| Instructing | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.9 | |
| Active Learning | 3.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| English Language | 4.4 |
| Education and Training | 4.4 |
| Biology | 4.2 |
| Chemistry | 4.0 |
| Mathematics | 3.9 |
| Computers and Electronics | 3.8 |
| Geography | 3.6 |
| Engineering and Technology | 3.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-first professional | 52.5% |
| Other | 29.7% |
| Doctoral degree | 17.5% |
Typical Tasks
- Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
- Write grant proposals to procure external research funding.
- Supervise students' laboratory and field work.
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Adobe Acrobat Autodesk AutoCAD ESRI ArcGIS software Google Docs Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Blackboard Learn Calendar and scheduling software Collaborative editing software Course management system software DOC Cop
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