Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary earn a median $93,250 a year nationally. Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
U.S. median
$93,250
$44.83 per hour
Range
$57,870 – $172,110
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
19,980
across the U.S.
▲8.2%
Pay trend: The median for chemistry teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. rose from $86,220 (May 2024) to $93,250 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 5.8%.
What chemistry teachers, postsecondary do
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.
- Typical education
- Doctoral or professional degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +2.3% (about average)
- Openings per year
- 1,700
Employment of chemistry teachers, postsecondary is projected to grow 2.3% from 2025 to 2035, about the same as the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 1,700 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$74,431
per year · effective tax rate 20.2%
$6,203Monthly
$3,101Twice a month
$2,863Every 2 weeks
$35.78Hourly
- Federal income tax$11,685
- Social Security (6.2%)$5,782
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,352
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$74,431
Marginal rate: 22% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $57,870 | $27.82 | $48,679 |
| 25th percentile | $68,530 | $32.95 | $57,041 |
| Median (50th) | $93,250 | $44.83 | $74,431 |
| 75th percentile | $127,280 | $61.19 | $98,262 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $172,110 | $82.75 | $128,903 |
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $132,960 | +0.5% | $92,280 | $78,450 – $239,200+ | 1,650 |
| North Dakota | $111,020 | +4.2% | $86,027 | $51,740 – $172,240 | 60 |
| Massachusetts | $108,270 | +10.4% | $79,804 | $66,080 – $216,670 | 820 |
| Delaware | $104,610 | +24.3% | $76,860 | $79,960 – $206,950 | 80 |
| Minnesota | $104,380 | +4.4% | $76,687 | $66,560 – $210,350 | 430 |
| Arizona | $103,790 | −2.5% | $79,460 | $66,050 – $157,720 | 210 |
| District of Columbia | $103,370 | +3.8% | $75,733 | $64,710 – $208,260 | 100 |
| New Hampshire | $102,220 | +19.1% | $80,742 | $65,550 – $212,020 | 70 |
| Utah | $102,110 | −2.8% | $77,035 | $64,850 – $162,180 | 200 |
| Nevada | $101,640 | −0.3% | $80,334 | $65,720 – $173,850 | 60 |
| Maryland | $101,530 | +14.6% | $75,797 | $62,720 – $172,220 | 310 |
| Oregon | $101,350 | +3.9% | $72,091 | $65,690 – $182,260 | 460 |
| Michigan | $101,030 | +2.1% | $75,862 | $53,670 – $181,960 | 560 |
| Rhode Island | $100,920 | +2.3% | $76,635 | $59,670 – $183,750 | 110 |
| New York | $99,880 | −1.7% | $74,243 | $61,710 – $199,220 | 1,840 |
| Illinois | $97,860 | +2.7% | $72,975 | $50,240 – $160,620 | 880 |
| Colorado | $96,600 | +26.1% | $73,246 | $54,270 – $161,930 | 330 |
| Pennsylvania | $95,070 | +8.5% | $72,793 | $59,370 – $132,680 | 1,270 |
| Kansas | $93,830 | −15.3% | $70,403 | $58,020 – $178,690 | 170 |
| Washington | $85,970 | +5.3% | $69,310 | $58,540 – $127,710 | 390 |
| Georgia | $85,300 | +3.8% | $65,034 | $53,570 – $168,570 | 500 |
| Maine | $85,250 | — | $64,204 | $58,810 – $160,030 | 70 |
| New Mexico | $85,240 | +4.2% | $65,950 | $63,380 – $140,810 | 80 |
| Nebraska | $85,050 | +7.7% | $65,672 | $57,320 – $130,190 | 150 |
| Montana | $84,680 | −1.4% | $64,979 | $64,410 – $134,450 | 80 |
| Louisiana | $83,680 | +3.9% | $65,575 | $64,650 – $162,610 | 140 |
| Wisconsin | $83,480 | −1.7% | $64,514 | $62,730 – $181,370 | 450 |
| Missouri | $83,000 | +0.7% | $64,257 | $51,840 – $169,540 | 460 |
| Wyoming | $82,830 | +3.9% | $67,101 | $71,770 – $126,060 | 30 |
| Kentucky | $82,550 | +0.0% | $64,132 | $58,980 – $164,170 | 250 |
| Iowa | $82,050 | −0.6% | $64,086 | $61,090 – $154,290 | 230 |
| West Virginia | $81,830 | +1.6% | $63,388 | $59,200 – $142,030 | 90 |
| Texas | $81,810 | +2.5% | $66,383 | $55,480 – $160,430 | 1,470 |
| New Jersey | $81,600 | −19.8% | $63,228 | $32,220 – $158,820 | 750 |
| Indiana | $81,530 | +0.6% | $63,811 | $57,800 – $160,680 | 530 |
| South Carolina | $81,200 | +1.1% | $62,239 | $52,120 – $160,250 | 270 |
| Virginia | $80,330 | +2.0% | $61,537 | $52,540 – $139,460 | 760 |
| Tennessee | $79,150 | −1.9% | $64,512 | $59,730 – $137,280 | 370 |
| Connecticut | $78,820 | −9.0% | $61,520 | $63,180 – $160,060 | 350 |
| North Carolina | $78,620 | −5.7% | $61,511 | $52,190 – $134,210 | 900 |
| Vermont | $78,560 | +18.4% | $61,372 | $59,000 – $133,780 | 90 |
| Ohio | $77,910 | +2.6% | $62,280 | $49,200 – $128,310 | 700 |
| Florida | $77,630 | +38.1% | $63,443 | $58,070 – $103,680 | 340 |
| Alabama | $76,430 | −1.0% | $59,042 | $58,230 – $132,730 | 310 |
| South Dakota | $75,810 | −1.3% | $62,162 | $58,020 – $123,190 | 70 |
| Mississippi | $66,420 | −13.9% | $53,624 | $44,340 – $125,100 | 130 |
| Arkansas | $64,720 | −4.0% | $51,871 | $45,110 – $87,200 | 110 |
| Oklahoma | $64,450 | −18.6% | $51,611 | $42,120 – $116,240 | 220 |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $94,980 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,310 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.4% |
| Architecture Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,870 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,980 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.9% |
| Geography Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,590 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.7% |
| Political Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,070 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.5% |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,700 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.9% |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,080 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.9% |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,650 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teachers, postsecondary make?
The national median salary for chemistry teachers, postsecondary is $93,250 a year ($44.83 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $57,870 and the top 10% earn over $172,110. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays chemistry teachers, postsecondary the most?
California has the highest median pay at $132,960.
How many chemistry teachers, postsecondary are there in the U.S.?
About 19,980 people work as chemistry teachers, postsecondary nationwide.