SOC 25-1052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary — Alabama
Alabama · 2 metro areas compared
The median wage for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in Alabama is $76,430 per year, 18.0% below the national median of $93,250.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in Alabama is $76,430 per year, 18.0% below the national median of $93,250. Half of workers earn between $63,450 and $100,110. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $58,230 and the ninetieth at $132,730.
The area has 310 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Alabama ranks number 44th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Birmingham records the highest median at $92,250. Of the 690 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 161st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,230 | −37.6% |
| 25th | $63,450 | −32.0% |
| Median (50th) | $76,430 | −18.0% |
| 75th | $100,110 | +7.4% |
| 90th | $132,730 | +42.3% |
| Mean | $88,450 | −5.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Alabama
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham | $92,250 | 70 | |
| 2 | Auburn | $83,460 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alabama run 11.2% below the national average, so the median of $76,430 goes as far as $86,070 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,430as reported by BLSLocal price level
88.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$86,070US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,430 a year, 18.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,230 to $132,730 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 310 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 44th of 48 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Birmingham, at $92,250.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in Alabama?
The median annual wage is $76,430, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $93,250, so pay in Alabama is 18.0% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alabama earns more than $132,730 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,230 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Birmingham, at $92,250 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 310 jobs in this occupation in Alabama. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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