Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $74,430 -13.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $56,520
90th percentile $160,670
Employed locally 200
National median $86,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,520
    25th
    $56,520
    50th (median)
    $74,430
    75th
    $129,190
    90th
    $160,670

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 76% Median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 24% below 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $104,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $96,780
    El Paso, TX $94,700
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $84,180
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $81,480
    Tyler, TX $78,340

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$59,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,250
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$59,170
    Instructional Coordinators$74,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Austin, TX is 13.7% below 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $56,520 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,520.