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Average Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

How much does a chemistry teachers, postsecondary make in the United States?

The average salary for a chemistry teachers, postsecondary in the United States is $102,630, but the range typically falls between $65,580 and $125,370. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $49.34, with a range between $31.53 and $60.27.

There are approximately 20,210 people employed as a chemistry teachers, postsecondary in the United States. With California, New York, Pennsylvania employing the highest number of chemistry teachers, postsecondary.The state with the best pay for a chemistry teachers, postsecondary is California, with an average annual salary of $136,390, while Florida has the lowest average annual salary of $72,960.

Annual SalaryHourly Wage
10th Percentile$52,590$25.28
25th Percentile$65,580$31.53
Median$85,810$41.25
75th Percentile$125,370$60.27
90th Percentile$171,750$82.57

Average chemistry teachers, postsecondary salary by location

The salary of a chemistry teachers, postsecondary can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a chemistry teachers, postsecondary in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for chemistry teachers, postsecondary are California, Kansas, North Dakota, Arizona, New Jersey while the worst states are Florida, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina.

Lower salary
Higher salary
StateLow-endAverageHigh-end
Alabama$52,390$89,340$134,840
Arizona$61,880$112,750$175,130
Arkansas$48,090$76,670$106,470
California$73,230$136,390$219,920
Colorado$39,140$85,050$136,770
Connecticut$63,470$114,990$183,530
Delaware$49,590$92,570$136,000
District of Columbia$63,970$112,610$201,060
Florida$42,540$72,960$136,320
Georgia$50,120$79,370$104,680
Idaho$34,990$80,300$133,360
Illinois$52,720$93,870$131,020
Indiana$54,150$94,690$160,210
Iowa$54,840$84,460$137,750
Kansas$55,300$112,970$171,750
Kentucky$55,270$100,430$169,580
Louisiana$60,010$95,000$137,000
Maine$58,390$93,980$157,990
Maryland$58,380$107,930$172,160
Massachusetts$65,160$114,630$197,000
Michigan$53,380$109,330$176,340
Minnesota$63,140$98,440$150,250
Mississippi$46,990$76,330$108,930
Missouri$58,920$103,220$171,810
Montana$55,730$98,870$166,940
Nebraska$52,780$88,440$132,020
Nevada$62,610$105,310$158,230
New Hampshire$57,760$113,020$224,920
New Jersey$65,030$122,930$207,290
New Mexico$58,470$83,190$103,290
New York$60,980$114,210$187,080
North Carolina$51,410$94,530$164,520
North Dakota$45,860$109,530$165,550
Ohio$49,970$88,760$127,590
Oklahoma$47,340$79,290$126,930
Oregon$59,030$114,160$176,380
Pennsylvania$57,850$102,310$168,980
Rhode Island$57,550$105,490$172,230
South Carolina$53,740$84,660$134,670
South Dakota$56,630$77,000$107,250
Tennessee$51,030$98,140$144,260
Texas$52,410$91,000$136,510
Utah$65,230$119,050$216,570
Vermont$64,150$93,690$128,580
Virginia$48,530$91,740$162,350
Washington$59,290$85,780$108,210
West Virginia$56,080$93,040$133,700
Wisconsin$53,990$102,990$174,330
Wyoming$65,700$89,030$141,300

Even between cities, the salary of a chemistry teachers, postsecondary can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for chemistry teachers, postsecondary is Madison, WI with an average salary of $155,350.The city with the lowest average salary for chemistry teachers, postsecondary is Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area, NY with an average salary of $64,310.

Areas with highest average salaries for chemistry teachers, postsecondary

  1. Madison, WI - $155,350
  2. San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA - $154,740
  3. San Diego-Carlsbad area, CA - $153,340
  4. New Haven, CT - $153,090
  5. Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade area, CA - $139,320

Areas with lowest average salaries for chemistry teachers, postsecondary

  1. Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area, NY - $64,310
  2. Augusta-Richmond County area, GA - $65,430
  3. Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area, AL - $65,870
  4. Central East New York nonmetropolitan area, NY - $67,110
  5. Des Moines-West Des Moines area, IA - $68,570

Employment trends for chemistry teachers, postsecondary in the United States

The number of chemistry teachers, postsecondary in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of chemistry teachers, postsecondary has decreased by -1,320. On average, the number of chemistry teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by -1.5% each year. The salary of chemistry teachers, postsecondary has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of chemistry teachers, postsecondary has increased by $8,000. On average, the salary of chemistry teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by 2.1% each year.

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How chemistry teachers, postsecondary salaries compare to other education, training, and library occupations

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary are part of the education, training, and library occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for chemistry teachers, postsecondary compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all education, training, and library occupations jobs here.

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