Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $125,460 +45.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $75,680
90th percentile $209,860
Employed locally 90
National median $86,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,680
    25th
    $99,470
    50th (median)
    $125,460
    75th
    $164,800
    90th
    $209,860

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 133% Median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 33% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,150
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $136,670
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $134,290
    California $132,250
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $131,800
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $130,750

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $44,330
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $98,270
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $103,640
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $57,680
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $57,660
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $78,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Sacramento, CA is 45.5% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $75,680 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,470.