SOC 25-1052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary — Dallas
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX · 6 metro areas compared
In Dallas, TX the median wage is $82,490.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Dallas, TX the median wage is $82,490. That is 11.5% lower than the national median of $93,250. Pay ranges from under $56,520 at the tenth percentile to more than $136,320 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $65,320 to $109,050.
Employment stands at 250, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, College Station records the highest median at $116,090. Of the 713 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 179th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,520 | −39.4% |
| 25th | $65,320 | −30.0% |
| Median (50th) | $82,490 | −11.5% |
| 75th | $109,050 | +16.9% |
| 90th | $136,320 | +46.2% |
| Mean | $97,840 | +4.9% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College Station | $116,090 | 90 | |
| 2 | Houston | $99,650 | 360 | |
| 3 | El Paso | $83,000 | 70 | |
| 4 | Tyler | $78,340 | 30 | |
| 5 | San Antonio | $77,400 | 130 | |
| 6 | Austin | $76,250 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Dallas run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $82,490 goes as far as $84,954 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 8.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$82,490as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$84,954US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $82,490 a year, 11.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $56,520 to $136,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 250 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is College Station, at $116,090.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in Dallas, TX?
The median annual wage is $82,490, 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 Dallas, TX is 11.5% 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 Dallas, TX earns more than $136,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $56,520 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 College Station, at $116,090 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 250 jobs in this occupation in Dallas, TX. 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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