How much does a chemistry teacher make in Texas?
$81,810a year
Median yearly pay for chemistry teachers in Texas. That is $39.33 an hour or $6,818 a month.
- Hourly
- $39.33
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 1,470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $55,480Median: $81,810Highest 10%: $160,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $55,480 | $26.67 | |
| 25th | $62,640 | $30.12 | |
| Median | $81,810 | $39.33 | |
| 75th | $105,800 | $50.88 | |
| 90th | $160,400 | $77.13 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| College Station, TX | $116,100 |
| Houston, TX | $99,650 |
| El Paso, TX | $83,000 |
| Dallas, TX | $82,490 |
| Tyler, TX | $78,340 |
| San Antonio, TX | $77,400 |
| Austin, TX | $76,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for chemistry teachers.
| 30. Kentucky | $82,550 |
| 31. Iowa | $82,050 |
| 32. West Virginia | $81,830 |
| 33. Texas | $81,810 |
| 34. New Jersey | $81,600 |
| 35. Indiana | $81,530 |
| 36. South Carolina | $81,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemistry teacher make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $39.33 ($81,810 a year).
Do chemistry teachers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $81,810 against $93,250 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Texas rank for chemistry teacher pay?
Texas ranks 33 of 48 states.
Which city in Texas pays chemistry teachers the most?
College Station-Bryan, TX, with a median of $116,100 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.