How much does a chemistry teacher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $44.83 an hour or $7,771 a month.
- Hourly
- $44.83
- Average (mean)
- $105,200
- Jobs
- 19,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,870 | $27.82 | |
| 25th | $68,530 | $32.95 | |
| Median | $93,250 | $44.83 | |
| 75th | $127,300 | $61.19 | |
| 90th | $172,100 | $82.75 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $133,000 |
| North Dakota | $111,000 |
| Massachusetts | $108,300 |
| Delaware | $104,600 |
| Minnesota | $104,400 |
| Arizona | $103,800 |
| District of Columbia | $103,400 |
| New Hampshire | $102,200 |
| Utah | $102,100 |
| Nevada | $101,600 |
| Maryland | $101,500 |
| Oregon | $101,400 |
| Michigan | $101,000 |
| Rhode Island | $100,900 |
| New York | $99,880 |
| Illinois | $97,860 |
| Colorado | $96,600 |
| Pennsylvania | $95,070 |
| Kansas | $93,830 |
| Washington | $85,970 |
| Georgia | $85,300 |
| Maine | $85,250 |
| New Mexico | $85,240 |
| Nebraska | $85,050 |
| Montana | $84,680 |
| Louisiana | $83,680 |
| Wisconsin | $83,480 |
| Missouri | $83,000 |
| Wyoming | $82,830 |
| Kentucky | $82,550 |
| Iowa | $82,050 |
| West Virginia | $81,830 |
| Texas | $81,810 |
| New Jersey | $81,600 |
| Indiana | $81,530 |
| South Carolina | $81,200 |
| Virginia | $80,330 |
| Tennessee | $79,150 |
| Connecticut | $78,820 |
| North Carolina | $78,620 |
| Vermont | $78,560 |
| Ohio | $77,910 |
| Florida | $77,630 |
| Alabama | $76,430 |
| South Dakota | $75,810 |
| Mississippi | $66,420 |
| Arkansas | $64,720 |
| Oklahoma | $64,450 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $156,400 |
| Wilmington, NC | $144,200 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $141,400 |
| Lexington, KY | $138,900 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $138,300 |
| San Diego, CA | $138,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $137,400 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $132,600 |
| San Jose, CA | $131,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $130,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $128,600 |
| Boston, MA | $123,300 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $116,700 |
| College Station, TX | $116,100 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $110,100 |
In other countries
Chemistry Teacher belongs to the international group "University and higher education teachers".
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- Engineering Teacher$109,300
- Agricultural Sciences Teacher$98,700
- Biological Science Teacher$84,620
- Forestry and Conservation Science Teacher$101,400
- Atmospheric$103,200
- Environmental Science Teacher$94,980
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $44.83 ($93,250 a year).
How much does a chemistry teacher make a month?
About $7,771 a month before tax, based on a median of $93,250 a year.
How much does a chemistry teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,870 or less a year ($27.82 an hour); the top 10% make $172,100 or more.
Which state pays chemistry teachers the most?
California, with a median of $133,000 a year, followed by North Dakota ($111,000) and Massachusetts ($108,300).
Which city pays chemistry teachers the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $156,400 a year.
How many chemistry teachers are there in the United States?
About 19,980 people work as chemistry teachers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.