How much does a chemistry teacher make in Portland?
$101,300a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $48.69 an hour or $8,439 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.69
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,100Median: $101,300Highest 10%: $182,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,100 | $30.34 | |
| 25th | $82,650 | $39.74 | |
| Median | $101,300 | $48.69 | |
| 75th | $129,700 | $62.37 | |
| 90th | $182,300 | $87.63 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Atmospheric | $128,100 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $123,500 |
| Economics Teacher | $121,200 |
| Physics Teacher | $111,500 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $107,300 |
| Engineering Teacher | $106,200 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teacher | $105,200 |
| Sociology Teacher | $104,100 |
| Communications Teacher | $103,900 |
| Geography Teacher | $103,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $48.69 ($101,300 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $101,300 against $93,250 nationally, 9% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $101,400, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for chemistry teacher pay?
25 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemistry teacher make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $63,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $182,300 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.