Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $174,050 +101.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $73,730
90th percentile $216,040
National median $86,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $73,730
    25th
    $103,760
    50th (median)
    $174,050
    75th
    $216,040
    90th
    $216,040

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 200% Median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 100% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Ann Arbor, MI $132,750

    Nearby metros — Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $127,620
    Wilmington, NC $102,360
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $99,410
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $96,860
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $92,480
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $88,310

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,030
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,330
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $82,060
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $46,050
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $36,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,710

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Madison, WI is 101.9% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $73,730 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,760.