Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median chemistry teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $93,250 per year. Salaries range from $57,870 at the entry level to $172,110+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 19,980 chemistry teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$93,250
per year
Employment
19,980
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$57,870
25th percentile
$68,530
Median
$93,250
75th percentile
$127,280
90th percentile
$172,110
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.2%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
1,900
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
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$64K$133K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$133K
+43%
North Dakota
$111K
+19%
Massachusetts
$108K
+16%
Delaware
$105K
+12%
Minnesota
$104K
+12%
Arizona
$104K
+11%
District of Columbia
$103K
+11%
New Hampshire
$102K
+10%
Utah
$102K
+10%
Nevada
$102K
+9%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $132,960 | +42.6% |
| North Dakota | $111,020 | +19.1% |
| Massachusetts | $108,270 | +16.1% |
| Delaware | $104,610 | +12.2% |
| Minnesota | $104,380 | +11.9% |
| Arizona | $103,790 | +11.3% |
| District of Columbia | $103,370 | +10.9% |
| New Hampshire | $102,220 | +9.6% |
| Utah | $102,110 | +9.5% |
| Nevada | $101,640 | +9.0% |
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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $156,430 | +67.8% |
| Wilmington, NC | $144,160 | +54.6% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $141,370 | +51.6% |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $138,890 | +48.9% |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $138,330 | +48.3% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $138,300 | +48.3% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $137,440 | +47.4% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $132,590 | +42.2% |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $131,080 | +40.6% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $130,340 | +39.8% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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