Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for chemistry teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. is $93,250, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $93,250
- Mean annual wage
- $105,210
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 19,980
19,980 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $57,870 | — |
| 25th percentile | $68,530 | — |
| Median (50th) | $93,250 | — |
| 75th percentile | $127,280 | — |
| 90th percentile | $172,110 | — |
Highest-paying states for chemistry teachers, postsecondary
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $132,960 | 1,650 |
| North Dakota | $111,020 | 60 |
| Massachusetts | $108,270 | 820 |
| Delaware | $104,610 | 80 |
| Minnesota | $104,380 | 430 |
| Arizona | $103,790 | 210 |
| District of Columbia | $103,370 | 100 |
| New Hampshire | $102,220 | 70 |
| Utah | $102,110 | 200 |
| Nevada | $101,640 | 60 |
Lowest-paying states
- Oklahoma: $64,450 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $64,720 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $66,420 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $75,810 median annual wage
- Alabama: $76,430 median annual wage
About this occupation
Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
- Select, order, and maintain materials and supplies for teaching and research, such as textbooks, chemicals, and laboratory equipment.
- Act as advisers to student organizations.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers.
- Participate in student recruitment, registration, and placement activities.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 2.0% |
| Associate's degree | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.1% |
| Master's degree | 30.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 48.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,780
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,040
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,370
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41,670
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,140
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,800
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,120
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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