NSTA'S MISSION IS TO TRANSFORM SCIENCE EDUCATION TO BENEFIT ALL THROUGH PROFESSIONAL LEARNING, PARTNERSHIPS AND ADVOCACY. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES ENCOMPASS: BUILD COMMUNITY - WE BELIEVE THAT THE COMMUNITY OF SCIENCE EDUCATORS EXTENDS BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, AND THAT TOGETHER SCIENCE EDUCATORS INFLUENCE AND ADVANCE CHANGE; INCLUDE ALL - WE BELIEVE THAT ALL EDUCATORS HAVE A CRITICAL ROLE IN CULTIVATING SCIENCE LITERACY AND THAT ALL LEARNERS DESERVE ACCESS TO A HIGH-QUALITY SCIENCE EDUCATION; FOSTER PASSION - WE BELIEVE THAT AN APPRECIATION FOR SCIENCE CAN BE FOSTERED IN EVERY STUDENT AND A PASSION FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH LIES WITHIN EVERY EDUCATOR; CHAMPION SCIENCE - WE BELIEVE THAT SCIENCE LITERACY IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR COLLECTIVE WELLBEING; AND PURSUE LEARNING - WE BELIEVE THAT SCIENCE LEARNING NEVER STOPS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 15 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Virginia.
- Base
- $302k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $223k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $28k
- Base
- $161k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $43k
- Base
- $158k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $43k
- Base
- $151k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $43k
- Base
- $144k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $43k
- Base
- $140k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $43k
- Base
- $128k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $35k
- Base
- $126k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $31k
- Base
- $151k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ceo/executive Director (end 03/25) Director (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $302k | — | — | $14k | $350k $382k |
Dep. Exec. Dir. (end 11/23) Officer (Unspecified) | $223k | — | — | $28k | $270k $295k |
Clo Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $161k | — | — | $43k | $222k $243k |
COO Median to 75th percentile | $158k | — | — | $43k | $220k $240k |
Director of Finance 75th to 90th percentile | $151k | — | — | $43k | $212k $231k |
Chief Product Officer Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $144k | — | — | $43k | $203k $222k |
CIO Chief Information Officer Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $140k | — | — | $43k | $198k $217k |
Senior Director of Communications Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $128k | — | — | $35k | $177k $193k |
Chief Human Resources Officer Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $126k | — | — | $31k | $172k $187k |
Director of Competitions Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $151k | — | — | — | $160k $175k |
Cfao Then Int. CEO (eff. 03/25) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $112k $122k |
Retiring President 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $42k $45k |
President Elect Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $18k $20k |
President Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $18k $19k |
Director Board Member Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $1k $1k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHING ASSOCIATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Held steady
from 2022
From $346k in 2022 to $350k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay rose 16% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 34%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 10% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Operating Officer pay fell 2% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHING ASSOCIATION
What does the Director (Operational) of NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHING ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHING ASSOCIATION received $349,746 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Director (Operational) roles among Education organizations in Virginia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHING ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Virginia, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHING ASSOCIATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHING ASSOCIATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHING ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHING ASSOCIATION reported $18.6M in total revenue and $19.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
Compare any role, sector, or revenue band
Build your own benchmark from millions of reported positions.
Learn More About Nonprofit Compensation
Guides to help you understand and use this data
Nonprofit CFO Salary
What nonprofit CFOs earn, what drives the number, and how to use public compensation data in a job search or negotiation.
Read moreNonprofit COO Salary
What nonprofit COOs earn, what drives the number, and how to use public compensation data in a job search or board decision.
Read moreNonprofit Executive Director Salary
What nonprofit executive directors earn, what drives the number, and how to use public compensation data whether you are a candidate, a current ED, or a board member.
Read more