Chemistry Teachers Salary by State
The national median pay for chemistry teachers is $93,250 a year. By state, it ranges from $64,450 in Oklahoma to $132,960 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $57,870
- 25th percentile
- $68,530
- Median
- $93,250
- 75th percentile
- $127,280
- Top 10%
- $172,110
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 19,980 jobs.
Median pay in 47 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $132,960 | +43% | $78,450 | $278,510 | 1,650 |
| 2 | North Dakota | $111,020 | +19% | $51,740 | $172,240 | 60 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $108,270 | +16% | $66,080 | $216,670 | 820 |
| 4 | Delaware | $104,610 | +12% | $79,960 | $206,950 | 80 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $104,380 | +12% | $66,560 | $210,350 | 430 |
| 6 | Arizona | $103,790 | +11% | $66,050 | $157,720 | 210 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $103,370 | +11% | $64,710 | $208,260 | 100 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $102,220 | +10% | $65,550 | $212,020 | 70 |
| 9 | Utah | $102,110 | +10% | $64,850 | $162,180 | 200 |
| 10 | Nevada | $101,640 | +9% | $65,720 | $173,850 | 60 |
| 11 | Maryland | $101,530 | +9% | $62,720 | $172,220 | 310 |
| 12 | Oregon | $101,350 | +9% | $65,690 | $182,260 | 460 |
| 13 | Michigan | $101,030 | +8% | $53,670 | $181,960 | 560 |
| 14 | Rhode Island | $100,920 | +8% | $59,670 | $183,750 | 110 |
| 15 | New York | $99,880 | +7% | $61,710 | $199,220 | 1,840 |
| 16 | Illinois | $97,860 | +5% | $50,240 | $160,620 | 880 |
| 17 | Colorado | $96,600 | +4% | $54,270 | $161,930 | 330 |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $95,070 | +2% | $59,370 | $132,680 | 1,270 |
| 19 | Kansas | $93,830 | +1% | $58,020 | $178,690 | 170 |
| 20 | Washington | $85,970 | −8% | $58,540 | $127,710 | 390 |
| 21 | Georgia | $85,300 | −9% | $53,570 | $168,570 | 500 |
| 22 | Maine | $85,250 | −9% | $58,810 | $160,030 | 70 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $85,240 | −9% | $63,380 | $140,810 | 80 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $85,050 | −9% | $57,320 | $130,190 | 150 |
| 25 | Montana | $84,680 | −9% | $64,410 | $134,450 | 80 |
| 26 | Louisiana | $83,680 | −10% | $64,650 | $162,610 | 140 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $83,480 | −10% | $62,730 | $181,370 | 450 |
| 28 | Missouri | $83,000 | −11% | $51,840 | $169,540 | 460 |
| 29 | Wyoming | $82,830 | −11% | $71,770 | $126,060 | 30 |
| 30 | Kentucky | $82,550 | −11% | $58,980 | $164,170 | 250 |
| 31 | Iowa | $82,050 | −12% | $61,090 | $154,290 | 230 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $81,830 | −12% | $59,200 | $142,030 | 90 |
| 33 | Texas | $81,810 | −12% | $55,480 | $160,430 | 1,470 |
| 34 | New Jersey | $81,600 | −12% | $32,220 | $158,820 | 750 |
| 35 | Indiana | $81,530 | −13% | $57,800 | $160,680 | 530 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $81,200 | −13% | $52,120 | $160,250 | 270 |
| 37 | Virginia | $80,330 | −14% | $52,540 | $139,460 | 760 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $79,150 | −15% | $59,730 | $137,280 | 370 |
| 39 | Connecticut | $78,820 | −15% | $63,180 | $160,060 | 350 |
| 40 | North Carolina | $78,620 | −16% | $52,190 | $134,210 | 900 |
| 41 | Vermont | $78,560 | −16% | $59,000 | $133,780 | 90 |
| 42 | Ohio | $77,910 | −16% | $49,200 | $128,310 | 700 |
| 43 | Florida | $77,630 | −17% | $58,070 | $103,680 | 340 |
| 44 | Alabama | $76,430 | −18% | $58,230 | $132,730 | 310 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $75,810 | −19% | $58,020 | $123,190 | 70 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $66,420 | −29% | $44,340 | $125,100 | 130 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $64,720 | −31% | $45,110 | $87,200 | 110 |
| 48 | Oklahoma | $64,450 | −31% | $42,120 | $116,240 | 220 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Chemistry Teachers salary questions
Which state pays chemistry teachers the most?
California, with a median of $132,960 a year (+43% vs. the national median of $93,250). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays chemistry teachers the least?
Oklahoma, with a median of $64,450 a year (−31% vs. national).
Where do most chemistry teachers work?
New York has the most jobs, about 1,840, with a median of $99,880.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.