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Job outlook for chemistry faculty members in the United States
Are chemistry faculty member jobs in demand?
Chemistry faculty member job and salary trends over time
Chemistry faculty member jobs over time
Chemistry faculty member job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 426 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 453 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 449 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 449 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 443 | 0.00% |
Average chemistry faculty member salary over time
Chemistry faculty member salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,255 | $29.45 | +1.1% |
| 2024 | $60,608 | $29.14 | - |
| 2023 | $60,608 | $29.14 | +3.1% |
| 2022 | $58,810 | $28.27 | +0.6% |
| 2021 | $58,474 | $28.11 | +2.3% |
Chemistry faculty member jobs by state
Most common states for chemistry faculty members
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 181 | 26% |
| 2 | Alaska | 739,795 | 148 | 20% |
| 3 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 212 | 16% |
| 4 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 124 | 16% |
| 5 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 635 | 15% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 131 | 14% |
| 7 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 886 | 12% |
| 8 | Vermont | 623,657 | 68 | 11% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 104 | 10% |
| 10 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 108 | 8% |
| 11 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 73 | 8% |
| 12 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 539 | 6% |
| 13 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 396 | 6% |
| 14 | Kentucky | 4,454,189 | 215 | 5% |
| 15 | Hawaii | 1,427,538 | 76 | 5% |
| 16 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 263 | 4% |
| 17 | New York | 19,849,399 | 527 | 3% |
| 18 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 183 | 3% |
| 19 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 96 | 3% |
| 20 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 58 | 3% |
Most common cities for chemistry faculty members
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hamden | 1 | 2% | $63,810 |
| 2 | Nampa | 1 | 1% | $71,937 |
| 3 | Portland | 1 | 1% | $64,576 |
| 4 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $59,679 |
| 5 | Los Angeles | 1 | 0% | $85,894 |
Chemistry Faculty Member job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of chemistry faculty member experts
SUNY College at New Paltz
One University Parkway
San Diego Mesa College
Megan Ferguson
Chair and Associate Professor of ChemistrySUNY College at New Paltz
Department of Chemistry
What hard/technical skills are most important for Chemistry Faculty Members?
Megan Ferguson: The breadth of chemistry knowledge and ease with laboratory equipment
What skills will help Chemistry Faculty Members earn the most?
Megan Ferguson: Different colleges will pay different salaries, but they will probably be pretty set. You're unlikely to get much of a difference in starting salary based on any particular skill - you're just more likely to get the job.
Keir Fogarty Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of ChemistryOne University Parkway
Chemistry Department
What soft skills should all Chemistry Faculty Members possess?
Keir Fogarty Ph.D.: -Concrete evidence of oral and written communication skills
-As well as interpersonal skills, effective time management, multitasking, making effective use of limited resources
What hard/technical skills are most important for Chemistry Faculty Members?
Keir Fogarty Ph.D.: -Clear evidence of scientific acumen/expertise
-Research experience either in academia or industry
-Experience with current scientific techniques/instrumentation
Oscar Acevedo Ph.D.
ProfessorSan Diego Mesa College
Chemistry Department
What soft skills should all Chemistry Faculty Members possess?
Oscar Acevedo Ph.D.: Instructors need wisdom gathered from having lived through students followed by professional lives. It matters that extensive social interactions might lead to understanding student problems in assimilation, application, and resolve.
What skills will help Chemistry Faculty Members earn the most?
Oscar Acevedo Ph.D.: The more you know, the more you will be the "go-to" person in any situation. The more technical and specialized fields like new communication materials, new methods of detection will earn the most. See all of the above.