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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in Arizona
Chemistry teachers at the postsecondary level instruct students in chemical and physical properties, compositional changes of substances, and qualitative and quantitative analysis methods. They work in colleges, universities, and technical institutions, balancing classroom instruction with research, lab oversight, and curriculum development. In Arizona the median pay is $103,790 a year, 11% above the national median of $93,250.
$103,790median pay in Arizona, per year
$76,540–$133,170middle half earn
210employed in Arizona
$93,250U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Arizona
5open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Arizona or remote
4employers hiring
3posted in the last 7 days
CA · NJwhere most openings are
What it takes
Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.
Skills that matter most
Reading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingActive ListeningScienceCritical ThinkingActive LearningLearning Strategies
Knowledge areas
ChemistryEnglish LanguageMathematics (knowledge)Education and TrainingBiologyPhysics
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary.
Licenses and training in Arizona
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary pay in other states
California · $132,960North Dakota · $111,020Massachusetts · $108,270Delaware · $104,610Minnesota · $104,380District of Columbia · $103,370New Hampshire · $102,220Utah · $102,110Nevada · $101,640Maryland · $101,530
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against chemistry teachers, postsecondary and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against chemistry teachers, postsecondary and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 25-1052.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Arizona, annual.