Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $94,700 +9.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,060
90th percentile $141,540
Employed locally 70
National median $86,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,060
    25th
    $63,540
    50th (median)
    $94,700
    75th
    $135,110
    90th
    $141,540

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 161% Median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 61% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $104,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $96,780
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $84,180
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $81,480
    Tyler, TX $78,340
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $74,430

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60,000
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62,810
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$26,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$61,480
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$61,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$27,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in El Paso, TX is 9.8% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $52,060 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,540.