How much does a chemistry teacher make in Los Angeles?
$141,400a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $67.97 an hour or $11,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.97
- Vs. national median
- +52%
- Rank among cities
- 3 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $78,410Median: $141,400Highest 10%: $283,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $78,410 | $37.70 | |
| 25th | $102,800 | $49.43 | |
| Median | $141,400 | $67.97 | |
| 75th | $206,100 | $99.08 | |
| 90th | $283,400 | $136.26 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers.
| Riverside, CA | $156,400 |
| San Diego, CA | $138,300 |
| San Francisco, CA | $137,400 |
| San Jose, CA | $131,100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $130,300 |
| Fresno, CA | $128,600 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $94,580 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $175,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $172,500 |
| Geography Teacher | $146,000 |
| Engineering Teacher | $137,800 |
| Economics Teacher | $137,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $134,600 |
| Social Sciences Teacher | $132,900 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $131,700 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $131,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $130,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $67.97 ($141,400 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $141,400 against $93,250 nationally, 52% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $133,000, so Los Angeles pays 6% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for chemistry teacher pay?
3 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemistry teacher make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $78,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $283,400 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.