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Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Colorado

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Colorado

Thinking about a career as an Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Colorado? Here’s what the data says. 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.

What do Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Make in Colorado?

The atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary working in Colorado, the typical annual salary is $80,010 per year.Earnings range from $40,540 at the 10th percentile to $171,310 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $40,540 n/a
25th percentile $59,620 n/a
Median (50th) $80,010 $0.00
75th percentile $133,660 n/a
90th percentile $171,310 n/a
Salary ranges for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Colorado

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Colorado nationwide is 1.76, suggesting that atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary earn a median of $72,801 per year ($35.00/hour), higher than the Colorado median.

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary earnings in Colorado vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 557,381 atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary in the U.S.. In Colorado alone, about 380 people work in this role. That puts the state above the typical state, which employs around 130 atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary.

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary in Colorado vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Top Colorado Metros for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

The largest metro-area employers of atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary in Colorado.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO 140 $85,910
Boulder, CO 110 $65,550
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO 50 $134,560

Top States for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary Employment

The table below shows the states where the most atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary work.

State Number Employed
New York 2,060
California 1,700
Florida 830
Texas 790
Pennsylvania 510
North Carolina 440
Massachusetts 430
Colorado 380
Arizona 340
Connecticut 300
Virginia 250
New Jersey 230
Oregon 220
Michigan 210
Washington 190
Utah 190
Indiana 170
Illinois 150
Maryland 150
Ohio 140

Highest-Paying States for Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

The highest-paying states for atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary.

State Annual Median Salary
California $129,000
Maryland $121,420
Georgia $114,290
Kansas $113,830
Arizona $113,790
Alaska $113,530
Montana $110,200
Virginia $108,260
Oregon $107,840
Connecticut $105,640

Skills

Top atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Speaking  4.8 / 5
0
5
Instructing  4.0 / 5
0
5
Writing  4.0 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  4.0 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Education and Training  4.7 / 5
0
5
English Language  4.5 / 5
0
5
Mathematics  4.3 / 5
0
5
Physics  3.9 / 5
0
5
Chemistry  3.8 / 5
0
5
Computers and Electronics  3.6 / 5
0
5

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for atmospheric, earth, marine, and space sciences teachers, postsecondary, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Expression  4.8 / 5
0
5
Speech Clarity  4.2 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary typically:

  • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
  • Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as structural geology, micrometeorology, and atmospheric thermodynamics.
  • Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
  • Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
  • Supervise laboratory work and field work.
  • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction.
  • Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
  • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
  • Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  • Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues.

Work Activities

  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Working with Computers
  • Getting Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Processing Information
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe After Effects In-demand technologies: Learning management system LMS

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

  • Teacher Education Subject Specific

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Also Known As

Adjunct Instructor, Adjunct Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Astronomy Professor, Atmospheric Sciences Professor, Climatology Professor, Climatology Teacher, College Faculty Member, College Professor, Crystallography Teacher, Earth Science Faculty Member, Earth Science Professor, Earth Science Teacher, Geochemistry Teacher.

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