Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $131,800 +52.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $78,420
90th percentile $206,320
Employed locally 110
National median $86,220

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,420
    25th
    $95,940
    50th (median)
    $131,800
    75th
    $154,510
    90th
    $206,320

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 84% Median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 16% below 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $130,750
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $125,460

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$99,780
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$46,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$103,640
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$101,590
    Self-Enrichment Teachers$57,190
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$48,220

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Jose, CA is 52.9% 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $78,420 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,940.