Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $95,500 +10.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $63,660
90th percentile $166,030
Employed locally 140
National median $86,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,660
    25th
    $78,590
    50th (median)
    $95,500
    75th
    $161,560
    90th
    $166,030

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 111% Median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 11% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Madison, WI $174,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,150
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $138,890
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $136,670
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $134,290
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $132,790

    Nearby metros — Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,800
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $116,670
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,440
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $98,950
    Syracuse, NY $85,640
    Rochester, NY $81,190

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,790
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,760
    Instructional Coordinators $77,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in Albany, NY is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Albany, NY is 10.8% above the national median of $86,220. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in Albany?

    Entry-level Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $63,660 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,590.