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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$132,960
Median Annual Salary
▲
+0.5% vs 2024
$154,490
Mean Salary
$132,960
Median Salary
$63.92
Hourly Rate
1,650 people work as Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in California
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in California earn a median salary of $132,960 per year ($11,080/month).
This is 49.2% above the national average of $89,132.
California ranks #1 out of 48 states for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary pay.
Approximately 1,650 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 0.5% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Top Skills
Reading Comprehension
4.12
Writing
4.12
Speaking
4.12
Active Listening
4.0
Science
4.0
Key Knowledge Areas
Chemistry
4.77
English Language
4.55
Mathematics
4.54
Education and Training
4.51
Biology
3.58
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(35.3% of workers)
Salary Range: Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in California
Salaries for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in California range from $78,450 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $278,510 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $102,980 and $188,810.
How much do Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary make in California?
The median annual salary for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in California is $132,960 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $154,490.
What is the salary range for a Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Salaries for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in California range from $78,450 at the 10th percentile to $278,510 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $102,980 and $188,810.
What is the starting salary for a Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Entry-level Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary positions in California typically start around $78,450 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $102,980 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,650 people are employed as Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in California is approximately $63.92 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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