Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$86,220
↑ 21.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 21.5% since 2011 ($70,960 → $86,220)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $86,220
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.1%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -17%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,220 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $85,810 | +6.3% |
| 2022 | $80,720 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | $79,410 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | $80,400 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | $79,550 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | $79,550 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | $77,190 | +0.6% |
| 2016 | $76,750 | +2.3% |
| 2015 | $75,060 | +2.7% |
| 2014 | $73,080 | +0.6% |
| 2013 | $72,670 | +2.2% |
| 2012 | $71,140 | +0.3% |
| 2011 | $70,960 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.