How much does a chemistry teacher make in St. Louis?
$101,100a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $48.59 an hour or $8,422 a month.
- Hourly
- $48.59
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 26 of 89
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $61,450Median: $101,100Highest 10%: $203,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $61,450 | $29.54 | |
| 25th | $77,380 | $37.20 | |
| Median | $101,100 | $48.59 | |
| 75th | $137,800 | $66.24 | |
| 90th | $203,600 | $97.89 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers.
| Columbia, MO | $102,400 |
| Kansas City, MO | $74,940 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Health Specialties Teacher | $131,600 |
| Computer Science Teacher | $102,900 |
| Physics Teacher | $102,500 |
| Business Teacher | $101,700 |
| Biological Science Teacher | $97,120 |
| Sociology Teacher | $96,240 |
| History Teacher | $92,140 |
| Career/Technical Education Teacher | $87,860 |
| Mathematical Science Teacher | $83,390 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teacher | $81,580 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $48.59 ($101,100 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $101,100 against $93,250 nationally, 8% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $83,000, so St. Louis pays 22% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for chemistry teacher pay?
26 of 89 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemistry teacher make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $61,450 or less a year; the top 10% make $203,600 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.