Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $122,420 +42% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,830
90th percentile $151,470
Employed locally 120
National median $86,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,830
    25th
    $79,720
    50th (median)
    $122,420
    75th
    $129,870
    90th
    $151,470

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 145% Median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 45% 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

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,270
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,640
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,070
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,390
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,440
    Instructional Coordinators $63,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Phoenix, AZ is 42% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $62,830 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,720.