Career Opportunities and Work Life

Skills You'll Need

Salary Ranges

The Classroom Experience

Certificate & Degree Options

Secondary school teachers
Average Salaries
National (2004) - $46,100
Michigan (2004) - $53,400
Indiana (2004) - $45,200

Salary Ranges
National (2004) - $30,500 - $72,100
Michigan (2004) - $32,300 - $74,500
Indiana (2004) - $24,700 - $63,200

Postsecondary biology teachers
Average Salaries
National (2004) - $63,800
Michigan (2004) - $61,100
Indiana (2004) - $55,500

Salary Ranges
National (2004) - $33,900 - $145,600+
Michigan (2004) - $30,900 - $108,300
Indiana (2004) - $34,200 - $89,500

Environmental Specialists
Average Salaries
National (2004) - $52,000
Michigan (2004) - $57,100
Indiana (2004) - $40,400

Salary Ranges
National (2004) - $32,100 - $87,100
Michigan (2004) - $35,300 - $74,000
Indiana (2004) - $28,800 - $73,200

Biology technicians
Average Salaries
National (2004) - $34,300
Michigan (2004) - $36,200
Indiana (2004) - $37,000

Salary Ranges
National (2004) - $22,700 - $54,400
Michigan (2004) - $24,600 - $56,300
Indiana (2004) - $21,400 - $53,900

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics; Occupational Outlook Handbook; Michigan Department of Career Development