Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for chemistry teachers, postsecondary is $81,810 a year. About 1,470 people work in this job there.
That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($93,250). Texas ranks 33rd of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for chemistry teachers, postsecondary in Texas
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $55,480 |
| 25% of workers | $62,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $81,810 |
| 75% of workers | $105,820 |
| 90% of workers | $160,430 |
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| College Station-Bryan | $116,090 | 90 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $99,650 | 360 |
| El Paso | $83,000 | 70 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $82,490 | 250 |
| Tyler | $78,340 | 30 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $77,400 | 130 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $76,250 | 210 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for chemistry teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.3% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary | $55,670 |
| Chemists | $99,640 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $76,990 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $123,280 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $82,470 |
| Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,370 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,760 |
| Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,080 |
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