How much does a chemistry teacher make in Houston?
$99,650a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $47.91 an hour or $8,304 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.91
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,600Median: $99,650Highest 10%: $133,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,600 | $29.13 | |
| 25th | $77,190 | $37.11 | |
| Median | $99,650 | $47.91 | |
| 75th | $102,200 | $49.12 | |
| 90th | $133,100 | $63.97 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers.
| College Station, TX | $116,100 |
| El Paso, TX | $83,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $82,490 |
| San Antonio, TX | $77,400 |
| Austin, TX | $76,250 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,700 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teacher | $105,800 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,100 |
| Economics Teacher | $104,500 |
| Business Teacher | $104,300 |
| Architecture Teacher | $103,400 |
| Nursing Instructor and Teacher | $103,000 |
| Political Science Teacher | $103,000 |
| Atmospheric | $102,900 |
| History Teacher | $102,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $47.91 ($99,650 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $99,650 against $93,250 nationally, 7% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $81,810, so Houston pays 22% more.
Where does Houston rank for chemistry teacher pay?
29 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemistry teacher make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $133,100 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.