Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Hartford, CT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT

Median annual salary $94,750 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,860
90th percentile $177,220
Employed locally 120
National median $86,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,860
    25th
    $68,430
    50th (median)
    $94,750
    75th
    $130,290
    90th
    $177,220

    Hartford economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $92,823 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 102% Median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 2% 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
    New Haven, CT $110,890
    District of Columbia $99,550
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $95,500
    Connecticut $86,650
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $63,960

    Related occupations in Hartford, CT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $37,530
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $78,160
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,270
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $62,880
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $103,890
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $81,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Hartford, CT is 9.9% 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 Hartford?

    Entry-level Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $59,860 per year in Hartford, CT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $68,430.