SOC 25-1052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary — Delaware
Delaware
In Delaware the median wage for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary is $104,610 a year, which is 12.2% higher than the national figure of $93,250.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Delaware the median wage for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary is $104,610 a year, which is 12.2% higher than the national figure of $93,250. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $96,400 and $159,290. The lowest tenth earn under $79,960, while the highest tenth earn more than $206,950.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Delaware ranks number 4th out of 48 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 517 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 71st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,960 | −14.3% |
| 25th | $96,400 | +3.4% |
| Median (50th) | $104,610 | +12.2% |
| 75th | $159,290 | +70.8% |
| 90th | $206,950 | +121.9% |
| Mean | $123,060 | +32.0% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $104,610 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$104,610as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$104,820US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $104,610 a year, 12.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $79,960 to $206,950 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 4th of 48 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $104,610, 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 Delaware is 12.2% higher. 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 Delaware earns more than $206,950 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $79,960 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 80 jobs in this occupation in Delaware. 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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