Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary is a professional role in the Educational Instruction and Library job family, focused on Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.
What Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondarys do
Typical education: Master's Degree
Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and chemical separation.
Establish, teach, and monitor students' compliance with safety rules for handling chemicals, equipment, and other hazardous materials.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers.
Supervise students' laboratory work.
Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
Top skills:WritingSpeakingReading ComprehensionScienceMonitoringLearning Strategies
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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary by industry
Educational Services
19,950 workers
$109,000
State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
9,760 workers
$110,000
Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
3,310 workers
$114,000
National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.
How this role compares
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary pays 23% above the average across 64 roles in the Educational Instruction and Library job family (family average $88,500).
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How much does a Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary make?
The average base salary for a Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in the United States is $109,000 per year, or about $52.40 per hour.
What is the typical salary range?
Pay typically falls between $71,000 and $132,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.
How does this compare with other Educational Instruction and Library roles?
The Educational Instruction and Library job family averages $88,500 across 64 roles tracked by WePayFairly.
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