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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Alabama

Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondaries in Alabama make a median of $77,200 a year, or about $null an hour. The range runs from $52K at the entry level to $134K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Alabama. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$77K
Median annual
$/hr
Hourly rate
$52K
Entry level (10th %)
$134K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $77K get you in Alabama?

Estimated monthly take-home$4,917/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,085/mo
Rent as % of take-home22.1% (within guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$87,370/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$3,832/mo

About chemistry teachers, postsecondaries

U.S. employed: 300
Category: Education

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Annual earnings by percentile, Alabama

Bar chart showing Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $51,970, 25th percentile $61,170, median $77,200, 75th percentile $103,340, 90th percentile $133,740. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$52K25th$61KMedian$77K75th$103K90th$134K
Bar chart showing Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Alabama: 10th percentile $51,970, 25th percentile $61,170, median $77,200, 75th percentile $103,340, 90th percentile $133,740. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level chemistry teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $52K. Mid-career wages sit at $77K. Top earners bring in $134K or more, a $82K spread from bottom to top.

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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary salary by metro in Alabama

3 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Birmingham$102K+33%40
Auburn-Opelika$80K+4%50
Mobile$62K-20%50

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Frequently asked questions

How much do chemistry teachers, postsecondaries make in Alabama?

The median is $77,200 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $51,970, and experienced chemistry teachers, postsecondaries can clear $133,740. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $77K enough to live in Alabama?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,917/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,085/month, which eats 22.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.

How far does a chemistry teachers, postsecondary salary go in Alabama?

Alabama has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median chemistry teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $87,370 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do chemistry teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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