Chemistry Teacher salary
From 431 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 25-1052: Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
- Also filed as: Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Assistant Professor Chemistry
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 79% of Chemistry Teacher filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 11% since FY2020. From $71,750 in FY2020 to $80,000 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Chemistry Teacher H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 431 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Chemistry Teacher jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 25-1052, Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary). The median base salary is $78,000, 36% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $65,000 and $96,768. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 79% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 79% of filings
Mid-level · 19% of filings
Senior · 3% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $70,315 | 294 |
| Level II · Qualified | $98,000 | 70 |
| Level III · Experienced | $111,500 | 10 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Chemistry Teacher pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $104,716 | 15 |
| New York, NY | $96,618 | 15 |
| Boston, MA | $100,284 | 11 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Chemistry Teacher does
Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include providing instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, and chemical separation.
- Establish, teach, and monitor students' compliance with safety rules for handling chemicals, equipment, and other hazardous materials.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory performance, assignments, and papers.
- Supervise students' laboratory work.
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Supervise undergraduate or graduate teaching, internship, and research work.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
O*NET occupation: Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1052.00). This section includes information from the 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.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary), the median annual wage was $93,250 in May 2025, with 19,980 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $78,000, 16% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $58,240 | $57,870 |
| 25th percentile | $65,000 | $68,530 |
| Median | $78,000 | $93,250 |
| 75th percentile | $96,768 | $127,280 |
| 90th percentile | $113,000 | $172,110 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $58,240 |
| 25th | $65,000 |
| 50th (median) | $78,000 |
| 75th | $96,768 |
| 90th | $113,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $71,750 | $56,948 | $85,601 | 235 |
| FY2021 | $65,500 | $54,478 | $80,991 | 170 |
| FY2022 | $71,528 | $59,080 | $89,535 | 219 |
| FY2023 | $78,783 | $61,270 | $92,503 | 232 |
| FY2024 | $74,000 | $61,985 | $94,000 | 225 |
| FY2025 | $77,000 | $64,185 | $96,200 | 279 |
| FY2026 | $80,000 | $66,543 | $97,133 | 152 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Chemistry Teacher make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Chemistry Teacher jobs is $78,000 (431 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $65,000 and $96,768.
What does an entry-level Chemistry Teacher earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $70,315. Level I accounts for 79% of Chemistry Teacher filings.
Do H-1B Chemistry Teachers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($78,000) is 16% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($93,250, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.