How much does a chemistry teacher make in Philadelphia?
$99,230a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $47.71 an hour or $8,269 a month.
- Hourly
- $47.71
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,900Median: $99,230Highest 10%: $165,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,900 | $26.39 | |
| 25th | $76,170 | $36.62 | |
| Median | $99,230 | $47.71 | |
| 75th | $113,200 | $54.41 | |
| 90th | $165,400 | $79.51 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers.
| Allentown, PA | $97,900 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $83,150 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,700 |
| Law Teacher | $128,600 |
| Economics Teacher | $127,400 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $108,200 |
| Business Teacher | $107,200 |
| Architecture Teacher | $105,800 |
| Geography Teacher | $104,800 |
| Political Science Teacher | $104,100 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,800 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $101,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $47.71 ($99,230 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $99,230 against $93,250 nationally, 6% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $95,070, so Philadelphia pays 4% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for chemistry teacher pay?
30 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemistry teacher make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $54,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $165,400 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.