Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary
in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
- Middle 50%
- $77,190–$102,170
- vs U.S. median
- +7%
- Metro rank
- #10 of 16
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro earn a median of $99,650 a year, based on BLS estimates for 360 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% above the U.S. median of $93,250 and 22% above the TX statewide median of $81,810. It ranks #10 of 16 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE360 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary pay in other TX metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $82,490 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $76,250 |
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Questions
What is the average Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston?
The BLS median is $99,650 a year (May 2025). Half of the 360 jobs pay between $77,190 and $102,170. The 10th percentile is $60,600 and the 90th is $133,060.
Is Houston a high-paying metro for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary?
That is 7% above the U.S. median of $93,250 and 22% above the TX statewide median of $81,810. It ranks #10 of 16 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.