Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in California

Local pay for chemistry teachers, postsecondary in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 25-1052

$132,960

median pay, California

1,650

employed in California

+42.6%

vs U.S. median

+2.2%

growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)

What chemistry teachers, postsecondary earn in California

California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of chemistry teachers, postsecondary in California earn between $102,980 and $188,810 a year; the U.S. median is $93,250.

$78,450

P10

$102,980

P25

$132,960

MEDIAN

$188,810

P75

$278,510

P90

Pay by metro in California

$156,430

$141,370

$138,300

$137,440

$131,080

$130,340

$128,550

$94,580

$40k $190k $340k