Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $78,260 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,690
90th percentile $133,290
Employed locally 70
National median $86,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,690
    25th
    $61,580
    50th (median)
    $78,260
    75th
    $104,390
    90th
    $133,290

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 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
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $138,890
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $134,290
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $127,620
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $106,710
    Fort Collins-Loveland, CO $105,700
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $103,810

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,990
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,440
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,190
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $103,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Indianapolis, IN is 9.2% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $58,690 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,580.