Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Virginia

In Virginia, the median pay for chemistry teachers, postsecondary is $80,330 a year. About 760 people work in this job there.

$80,330Median yearly pay
$62,660–$106,500Middle half of workers, yearly
760People in this job in Virginia

That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($93,250). Virginia ranks 37th of 48 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for chemistry teachers, postsecondary in Virginia

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$52,540
25% of workers$62,660
Half of workers (median)$80,330
75% of workers$106,500
90% of workers$139,460

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Virginia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Richmond$85,310130
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk$80,490120
Harrisonburg$77,45050

Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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)

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Other job titles for this job

Biochemistry ProfessorAdjunct Chemistry InstructorAdjunct Chemistry ProfessorAnalytical Chemistry TeacherChemical EducatorChemistry Adjunct InstructorChemistry Adjunct ProfessorChemistry Assistant ProfessorChemistry Faculty MemberChemistry InstructorChemistry Lab InstructorChemistry Professor

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.