How much does a chemistry teacher make in New York?
$99,880a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in New York. That is $48.02 an hour or $8,323 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.02
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,710Median: $99,880Highest 10%: $199,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,710 | $29.67 | |
| 25th | $76,800 | $36.92 | |
| Median | $99,880 | $48.02 | |
| 75th | $129,900 | $62.44 | |
| 90th | $199,200 | $95.78 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $116,700 |
| Buffalo, NY | $101,800 |
| New York, NY | $99,980 |
| Ithaca, NY | $97,550 |
| Albany, NY | $84,160 |
| Syracuse, NY | $81,540 |
| Rochester, NY | $80,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemistry teachers.
| 12. Oregon | $101,400 |
| 13. Michigan | $101,000 |
| 14. Rhode Island | $100,900 |
| 15. New York | $99,880 |
| 16. Illinois | $97,860 |
| 17. Colorado | $96,600 |
| 18. Pennsylvania | $95,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $48.02 ($99,880 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $99,880 against $93,250 nationally, 7% more.
Where does New York rank for chemistry teacher pay?
New York ranks 15 of 48 states.
Which city in New York pays chemistry teachers the most?
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, with a median of $116,700 a year.
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.