How much does a chemistry teacher make in Richmond?
$85,310a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $41.01 an hour or $7,109 a month.
- Hourly
- $41.01
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 49 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,550Median: $85,310Highest 10%: $169,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $52,550 | $25.26 | |
| 25th | $65,000 | $31.25 | |
| Median | $85,310 | $41.01 | |
| 75th | $106,500 | $51.20 | |
| 90th | $169,000 | $81.27 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers.
| Washington, DC | $98,170 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $80,490 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $77,450 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Law Teacher | $131,300 |
| Economics Teacher | $128,500 |
| Engineering Teacher | $105,000 |
| Physics Teacher | $103,700 |
| Health Specialties Teacher | $101,100 |
| Business Teacher | $98,170 |
| Political Science Teacher | $92,410 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $86,670 |
| History Teacher | $86,410 |
| Area | $85,960 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $41.01 ($85,310 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $85,310 against $93,250 nationally, 9% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $80,330, so Richmond pays 6% more.
Where does Richmond rank for chemistry teacher pay?
49 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemistry teacher make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $52,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $169,000 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.