Chemistry Teachers Salary in District of Columbia
Chemistry Teachers in District of Columbia earn a median of $103,370 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $103,370
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($93,250)
- Rank among states
- 7 of 48
- Jobs in the state
- 100
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,710; the top 10% earn over $208,260. Nationally the range is $57,870 to $172,110.
States ranked near District of Columbia
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- Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary$99,300 median in District of Columbia
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$96,830 median in District of Columbia
- Physics Teachers, Postsecondary$85,190 median in District of Columbia
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$81,880 median in District of Columbia
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$101,970 median in District of Columbia
- Geneticists$84,590 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
Chemistry Teachers pay in District of Columbia
How much do chemistry teachers make in District of Columbia?
The median is $103,370 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $64,710 and the top 10% earn over $208,260. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for chemistry teachers?
On pay alone it ranks 7 of 48 (+11% vs. the national median of $93,250). Living costs are not included.