SOC 25-1052 · May 2025 · United States
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $93,250 per year, measured over 19,980 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $132,960.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to grow about as fast as average
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- +2.2%
- Openings per year
- 1,900
- Typical entry-level education
- Doctoral or professional degree
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Where the pay is highest for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 106.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $132,960 and Oklahoma pays $64,450.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $132,960 | 1,650 | |
| 2 | North Dakota | $111,020 | 60 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $108,270 | 820 | |
| 4 | Delaware | $104,610 | 80 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $104,380 | 430 | |
| 6 | Arizona | $103,790 | 210 | |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $103,370 | 100 | |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $102,220 | 70 | |
| 9 | Utah | $102,110 | 200 | |
| 10 | Nevada | $101,640 | 60 |
States with the most Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | 1,840 | $99,880 | |
| 2 | California | 1,650 | $132,960 | |
| 3 | Texas | 1,470 | $81,810 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 1,270 | $95,070 | |
| 5 | North Carolina | 900 | $78,620 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 880 | $97,860 | |
| 7 | Massachusetts | 820 | $108,270 | |
| 8 | Virginia | 760 | $80,330 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 750 | $81,600 | |
| 10 | Ohio | 700 | $77,910 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverside | $156,430 | 110 |
| 2 | Wilmington | $144,160 | 40 |
| 3 | Los Angeles | $141,370 | 560 |
| 4 | Lexington | $138,890 | 80 |
| 5 | Ann Arbor | $138,330 | 80 |
| 6 | San Diego | $138,300 | 250 |
| 7 | San Francisco | $137,440 | 150 |
| 8 | Minneapolis | $132,590 | 290 |
| 9 | San Jose | $131,080 | 160 |
| 10 | Sacramento | $130,340 | 120 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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