Careers · Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary · South Dakota
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary in South Dakota
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 South Dakota the median pay is $75,810 a year, 19% below the national median of $93,250.
$75,810median pay in South Dakota, per year
$61,960–$102,500middle half earn
70employed in South Dakota
$93,250U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in South Dakota
5open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in South Dakota 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 South Dakota
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary pay in other states
California · $132,960North Dakota · $111,020Massachusetts · $108,270Delaware · $104,610Minnesota · $104,380Arizona · $103,790District of Columbia · $103,370New Hampshire · $102,220Utah · $102,110Nevada · $101,640
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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, South Dakota, annual.