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.
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 |
Best cities for chemistry teachers, postsecondary (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles, CA | $141,370 | $97,137 | $85,533 | 560 |
| 2 | Boston, MA | $123,250 | $89,565 | $82,727 | 530 |
| 3 | Philadelphia, PA | $99,230 | $75,592 | $73,709 | 500 |
| 4 | Chicago, IL | $100,560 | $74,741 | $72,147 | 620 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $99,980 | $74,307 | $66,014 | 1,580 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $141,370
- Boston, MA — $123,250
- Chicago, IL — $100,560
- New York, NY — $99,980
- Philadelphia, PA — $99,230
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $132,960 | $92,280 | $78,450 – $239,200+ | 1,650 |
| North Dakota | $111,020 | $86,027 | $51,740 – $172,240 | 60 |
| Massachusetts | $108,270 | $79,804 | $66,080 – $216,670 | 820 |
| Delaware | $104,610 | $76,860 | $79,960 – $206,950 | 80 |
| Minnesota | $104,380 | $76,687 | $66,560 – $210,350 | 430 |
| Arizona | $103,790 | $79,460 | $66,050 – $157,720 | 210 |
| District of Columbia | $103,370 | $75,733 | $64,710 – $208,260 | 100 |
| New Hampshire | $102,220 | $80,742 | $65,550 – $212,020 | 70 |
| Utah | $102,110 | $77,035 | $64,850 – $162,180 | 200 |
| Nevada | $101,640 | $80,334 | $65,720 – $173,850 | 60 |
| Maryland | $101,530 | $75,797 | $62,720 – $172,220 | 310 |
| Oregon | $101,350 | $72,091 | $65,690 – $182,260 | 460 |
| Michigan | $101,030 | $75,862 | $53,670 – $181,960 | 560 |
| Rhode Island | $100,920 | $76,635 | $59,670 – $183,750 | 110 |
| New York | $99,880 | $74,243 | $61,710 – $199,220 | 1,840 |
| Illinois | $97,860 | $72,975 | $50,240 – $160,620 | 880 |
| Colorado | $96,600 | $73,246 | $54,270 – $161,930 | 330 |
| Pennsylvania | $95,070 | $72,793 | $59,370 – $132,680 | 1,270 |
| Kansas | $93,830 | $70,403 | $58,020 – $178,690 | 170 |
| Washington | $85,970 | $69,310 | $58,540 – $127,710 | 390 |
| Georgia | $85,300 | $65,034 | $53,570 – $168,570 | 500 |
| Maine | $85,250 | $64,204 | $58,810 – $160,030 | 70 |
| New Mexico | $85,240 | $65,950 | $63,380 – $140,810 | 80 |
| Nebraska | $85,050 | $65,672 | $57,320 – $130,190 | 150 |
| Montana | $84,680 | $64,979 | $64,410 – $134,450 | 80 |
| Louisiana | $83,680 | $65,575 | $64,650 – $162,610 | 140 |
| Wisconsin | $83,480 | $64,514 | $62,730 – $181,370 | 450 |
| Missouri | $83,000 | $64,257 | $51,840 – $169,540 | 460 |
| Wyoming | $82,830 | $67,101 | $71,770 – $126,060 | 30 |
| Kentucky | $82,550 | $64,132 | $58,980 – $164,170 | 250 |
| Iowa | $82,050 | $64,086 | $61,090 – $154,290 | 230 |
| West Virginia | $81,830 | $63,388 | $59,200 – $142,030 | 90 |
| Texas | $81,810 | $66,383 | $55,480 – $160,430 | 1,470 |
| New Jersey | $81,600 | $63,228 | $32,220 – $158,820 | 750 |
| Indiana | $81,530 | $63,811 | $57,800 – $160,680 | 530 |
| South Carolina | $81,200 | $62,239 | $52,120 – $160,250 | 270 |
| Virginia | $80,330 | $61,537 | $52,540 – $139,460 | 760 |
| Tennessee | $79,150 | $64,512 | $59,730 – $137,280 | 370 |
| Connecticut | $78,820 | $61,520 | $63,180 – $160,060 | 350 |
| North Carolina | $78,620 | $61,511 | $52,190 – $134,210 | 900 |
| Vermont | $78,560 | $61,372 | $59,000 – $133,780 | 90 |
| Ohio | $77,910 | $62,280 | $49,200 – $128,310 | 700 |
| Florida | $77,630 | $63,443 | $58,070 – $103,680 | 340 |
| Alabama | $76,430 | $59,042 | $58,230 – $132,730 | 310 |
| South Dakota | $75,810 | $62,162 | $58,020 – $123,190 | 70 |
| Mississippi | $66,420 | $53,624 | $44,340 – $125,100 | 130 |
| Arkansas | $64,720 | $51,871 | $45,110 – $87,200 | 110 |
| Oklahoma | $64,450 | $51,611 | $42,120 – $116,240 | 220 |
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. After taxes and local prices, Los Angeles, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many chemistry teachers, postsecondary are there in the U.S.?
About 19,980 people work as chemistry teachers, postsecondary nationwide.