Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $132,790 +54% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $62,970
90th percentile $216,810
Employed locally 180
National median $86,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,970
    25th
    $80,740
    50th (median)
    $132,790
    75th
    $176,550
    90th
    $216,810

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 140% Median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 40% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $132,750

    Nearby metros — Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Utah $105,090
    South Illinois nonmetropolitan area $102,640
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $102,220
    Connecticut $86,650
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $85,900
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $81,760

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $31,190
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,760
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,580
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $177,220
    Self-Enrichment Teachers $39,200
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $34,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Salt Lake City?

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

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 54% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $62,970 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,740.