How much does a chemistry teacher make in Chicago?
$100,600a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $48.35 an hour or $8,380 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.35
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,440Median: $100,600Highest 10%: $165,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,440 | $23.77 | |
| 25th | $63,490 | $30.52 | |
| Median | $100,600 | $48.35 | |
| 75th | $128,400 | $61.74 | |
| 90th | $165,900 | $79.74 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers.
| St. Louis, MO | $101,100 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Economics Teacher | $124,400 |
| Engineering Teacher | $110,300 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,400 |
| Architecture Teacher | $104,400 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,300 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $102,000 |
| Law Teacher | $101,800 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,000 |
| Area | $100,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $100,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $48.35 ($100,600 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $100,600 against $93,250 nationally, 8% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $97,860, so Chicago pays 3% more.
Where does Chicago rank for chemistry teacher pay?
27 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemistry teacher make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,440 or less a year; the top 10% make $165,900 or more.
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.