SOC 25-1052 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary — Phoenix
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ
Median pay for this occupation in Phoenix, AZ comes to $110,100 a year, ahead of the national median of $93,250 by 18.1%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Phoenix, AZ comes to $110,100 a year, ahead of the national median of $93,250 by 18.1%. Pay ranges from under $73,490 at the tenth percentile to more than $151,440 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $76,540 to $135,330.
The area has 130 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.44 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 647 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 77th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $73,490 | −21.2% |
| 25th | $76,540 | −17.9% |
| Median (50th) | $110,100 | +18.1% |
| 75th | $135,330 | +45.1% |
| 90th | $151,440 | +62.4% |
| Mean | $113,360 | +21.6% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Phoenix sit close to the national average, so $110,100 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$110,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$109,335US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $110,100 a year, 18.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $73,490 to $151,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 130 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in Phoenix, AZ?
The median annual wage is $110,100, 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 Phoenix, AZ is 18.1% 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 Phoenix, AZ earns more than $151,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $73,490 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 130 jobs in this occupation in Phoenix, AZ. 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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