Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $81,480 -5.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,540
90th percentile $168,660
Employed locally 390
National median $86,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,540
    25th
    $62,140
    50th (median)
    $81,480
    75th
    $119,720
    90th
    $168,660

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 93% Median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 7% 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
    Tyler, TX $78,340
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $74,430

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,180
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$28,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$31,490
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Dallas, TX is 5.5% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $45,540 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,140.