The median annual wage for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $94,200 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $98,960.
Pay spans roughly $58,480 at the 10th percentile to $159,630 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 690 people work as chemistry teachers, postsecondary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $94,200 |
| Mean (annual) | $98,960 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $58,480 |
| 90th percentile | $159,630 |
| Employment | 690 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.