SOC 25-1052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary — Arkansas
Arkansas
At $64,720, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary, 30.6% beneath the national figure of $93,250.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $64,720, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary, 30.6% beneath the national figure of $93,250. Pay ranges from under $45,110 at the tenth percentile to more than $87,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $62,880 to $75,890.
Employment stands at 110, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Arkansas ranks number 47th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 673 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 167th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,110 | −51.6% |
| 25th | $62,880 | −32.6% |
| Median (50th) | $64,720 | −30.6% |
| 75th | $75,890 | −18.6% |
| 90th | $87,200 | −6.5% |
| Mean | $67,380 | −27.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Arkansas run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $64,720 goes as far as $74,476 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$64,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,476US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $64,720 a year, 30.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,110 to $87,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 47th of 48 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in Arkansas?
The median annual wage is $64,720, 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 Arkansas is 30.6% 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 Arkansas earns more than $87,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,110 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Arkansas. 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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