Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Virginia

Chemistry teachers, postsecondary in Virginia earn the most in Richmond (average $97,030 a year) and the least in Virginia Beach ($82,990), across the 3 Virginia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the chemistry teachers, postsecondary average at $93,880 and the median at $80,330 for 760 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $105,210.

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in Virginia

Richmond$97,030
Harrisonburg$92,400
Virginia Beach$82,990

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Richmond	$97,030	$85,310	$65,000	$72,325	98
Harrisonburg	$92,400	$77,450	$63,050	$69,334	95
Virginia Beach	$82,990	$80,490	$62,660	$63,256	98

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in Virginia

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.
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.

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