Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Phoenix
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,490 a year or less, while the top 10% make $151,440 or more. The middle half of chemistry teachers, postsecondary in Phoenix earn between $76,540 and $135,330.
- $73K10th
- $77K25th
- $110KMedian
- $135K75th
- $151K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $113,360 | $9,447 | — |
| Median | $110,100 | $9,175 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $76,540 | $6,378 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $135,330 | $11,278 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Phoenix vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Chemistry teachers, postsecondary in Phoenix earn 6% more than the Arizona average ($107,300) and 8% more than the U.S. average ($105,210). At the median the gap is +18% against the U.S. median of $93,250.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | $113,360 | $110,100 | $73,490 | $151,440 | 130 |
| Arizona | $107,300 | $103,790 | $66,050 | $157,720 | 210 |
| United States | $105,210 | $93,250 | $57,870 | $172,110 | 19,980 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Phoenix
On the average salary of $113,360, a single filer in Phoenix takes home about $86,139 a year, or $7,178 a month and $3,313 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Phoenix a good place for chemistry teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Phoenix area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 103.3), so the average $113,360 buys what about $109,722 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Phoenix ($51,380). A typical home costs $448,352, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in nearby metro areas
- Riverside, CA$153,440
- San Diego, CA$167,730
- Los Angeles, CA$159,710
- El Paso, TX$88,440
- Santa Maria, CA$107,060
- Fresno, CA$129,390
Highest-paying cities for chemistry teachers, postsecondary
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($169,190).
- San Francisco, CA$169,190
- San Diego, CA$167,730
- San Jose, CA$167,430
- Los Angeles, CA$159,710
- Riverside, CA$153,440
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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Phoenix: questions
What is the entry-level chemistry teachers, postsecondary salary in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $73,490 a year and the 25th percentile is $76,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the chemistry teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Phoenix?
About $86,139 a year ($7,178 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $113,360.
Do chemistry teachers, postsecondary earn more in Phoenix than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% more than the U.S. average for this job ($105,210).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1052; area Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ (38060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.44, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.44).
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