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Job opportunities vary from state to state, and education, training, and library careers are no different. Because we know how difficult it can be to know which states are the best when it comes to chemistry instructor jobs, we decided to crunch some numbers to bring you the best states for chemistry instructors.We wanted to look at the best states for chemistry instructors -- where there are plenty of chemistry instructor jobs to go around and chemistry instructors get paid what they deserve during every phase of their career.
In order to get you the best states for chemistry instructors, we looked at our data on jobs and wages -- specifically the average annual wage and the number of available jobs per capita.We found that California is the best state for chemistry instructor jobs, whereas Indiana is the worst.
10 best states for chemistry instructors in 2026
1. California
Total chemistry instructor jobs: 1,731 Average annual salary: $99,403 Lowest 10 percent earn: $60,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $162,000 Location Quotient: 1.21
2. Mississippi
Total chemistry instructor jobs: 100 Average annual salary: $72,608 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $107,000 Location Quotient: 0.96
3. Nevada
Total chemistry instructor jobs: 139 Average annual salary: $69,543 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $112,000 Location Quotient: 1.36
4. New Jersey
Total chemistry instructor jobs: 491 Average annual salary: $70,750 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Location Quotient: 1.26
5. Utah
Total chemistry instructor jobs: 136 Average annual salary: $72,534 Lowest 10 percent earn: $49,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $107,000 Location Quotient: 0.87
6. Texas
Total chemistry instructor jobs: 893 Average annual salary: $69,192 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $105,000 Location Quotient: 0.9
7. Oregon
Total chemistry instructor jobs: 282 Average annual salary: $68,898 Lowest 10 percent earn: $41,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $113,000 Location Quotient: 1.39
8. New York
Total chemistry instructor jobs: 701 Average annual salary: $70,752 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $110,000 Location Quotient: 1.12
9. New Mexico
Total chemistry instructor jobs: 89 Average annual salary: $68,687 Lowest 10 percent earn: $45,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $103,000 Location Quotient: 0.93
10. Alaska
Total chemistry instructor jobs: 60 Average annual salary: $67,056 Lowest 10 percent earn: $43,000 Highest 10 percent earn: $103,000 Location Quotient: 1.47
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How Zippia determines the best states to be a chemistry instructor
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Detailed list of the best states for a chemistry instructor
| Rank | State | Average salary | Lowest 10% earn | Population | Job count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $99,403 | $60,000 | 39,536,653 | 1,731 |
| 2 | Mississippi | $72,608 | $49,000 | 2,984,100 | 100 |
| 3 | Nevada | $69,543 | $43,000 | 2,998,039 | 139 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $70,750 | $45,000 | 9,005,644 | 491 |
| 5 | Utah | $72,534 | $49,000 | 3,101,833 | 136 |
| 6 | Texas | $69,192 | $45,000 | 28,304,596 | 893 |
| 7 | Oregon | $68,898 | $41,000 | 4,142,776 | 282 |
| 8 | New York | $70,752 | $45,000 | 19,849,399 | 701 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $68,687 | $45,000 | 2,088,070 | 89 |
| 10 | Alaska | $67,056 | $43,000 | 739,795 | 60 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $69,410 | $51,000 | 755,393 | 41 |
| 12 | Iowa | $63,036 | $46,000 | 3,145,711 | 176 |
| 13 | Maryland | $69,208 | $44,000 | 6,052,177 | 306 |
| 14 | Vermont | $64,178 | $42,000 | 623,657 | 40 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $64,252 | $41,000 | 4,684,333 | 138 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $69,081 | $44,000 | 6,859,819 | 328 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $69,234 | $44,000 | 3,588,184 | 104 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $60,687 | $42,000 | 6,715,984 | 253 |
| 19 | Virginia | $64,740 | $41,000 | 8,470,020 | 633 |
| 20 | Kansas | $63,089 | $45,000 | 2,913,123 | 107 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $59,385 | $39,000 | 10,273,419 | 678 |
| 22 | Colorado | $59,734 | $43,000 | 5,607,154 | 501 |
| 23 | Idaho | $62,666 | $41,000 | 1,716,943 | 60 |
| 24 | Delaware | $62,271 | $39,000 | 961,939 | 73 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $61,304 | $39,000 | 1,059,639 | 52 |
| 26 | Illinois | $62,756 | $44,000 | 12,802,023 | 459 |
| 27 | Arizona | $61,329 | $39,000 | 7,016,270 | 239 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $57,047 | $44,000 | 1,427,538 | 63 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $61,017 | $44,000 | 5,576,606 | 252 |
| 30 | Ohio | $58,466 | $39,000 | 11,658,609 | 402 |
| 31 | Florida | $60,728 | $39,000 | 20,984,400 | 740 |
| 32 | Washington | $65,537 | $40,000 | 7,405,743 | 245 |
| 33 | Maine | $60,673 | $40,000 | 1,335,907 | 48 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $58,296 | $37,000 | 12,805,537 | 458 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $57,297 | $42,000 | 1,920,076 | 84 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $57,438 | $41,000 | 5,795,483 | 194 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $57,137 | $40,000 | 3,004,279 | 44 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $59,328 | $38,000 | 1,342,795 | 66 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $54,433 | $40,000 | 869,666 | 43 |
| 40 | Michigan | $53,285 | $36,000 | 9,962,311 | 445 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $49,917 | $33,000 | 5,024,369 | 393 |
| 42 | Georgia | $50,645 | $34,000 | 10,429,379 | 741 |
| 43 | Montana | $49,765 | $36,000 | 1,050,493 | 84 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $47,046 | $34,000 | 579,315 | 59 |
| 45 | District of Columbia | $61,596 | $39,000 | 693,972 | 29 |
| 46 | Alabama | $54,939 | $37,000 | 4,874,747 | 157 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $52,567 | $35,000 | 1,815,857 | 65 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $48,817 | $34,000 | 4,454,189 | 161 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $52,414 | $37,000 | 3,930,864 | 99 |
| 50 | Missouri | $52,078 | $37,000 | 6,113,532 | 165 |
| 51 | Indiana | $51,113 | $36,000 | 6,666,818 | 138 |
Highest paying states for chemistry instructors
| Rank | State | Avg. Chemistry Instructor Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $99,403 |
| 2 | Mississippi | $72,608 |
| 3 | Nevada | $69,543 |
| 4 | New Jersey | $70,750 |
| 5 | Utah | $72,534 |
| 6 | Texas | $69,192 |
| 7 | Oregon | $68,898 |
| 8 | New York | $70,752 |
| 9 | New Mexico | $68,687 |
| 10 | Alaska | $67,056 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $69,410 |
| 12 | Iowa | $63,036 |
| 13 | Maryland | $69,208 |
| 14 | Vermont | $64,178 |
| 15 | Louisiana | $64,252 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $69,081 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $69,234 |
| 18 | Tennessee | $60,687 |
| 19 | Virginia | $64,740 |
| 20 | Kansas | $63,089 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $59,385 |
| 22 | Colorado | $59,734 |
| 23 | Idaho | $62,666 |
| 24 | Delaware | $62,271 |
| 25 | Rhode Island | $61,304 |
| 26 | Illinois | $62,756 |
| 27 | Arizona | $61,329 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $57,047 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $61,017 |
| 30 | Ohio | $58,466 |
| 31 | Florida | $60,728 |
| 32 | Washington | $65,537 |
| 33 | Maine | $60,673 |
| 34 | Pennsylvania | $58,296 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $57,297 |
| 36 | Wisconsin | $57,438 |
| 37 | Arkansas | $57,137 |
| 38 | New Hampshire | $59,328 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $54,433 |
| 40 | Michigan | $53,285 |
| 41 | South Carolina | $49,917 |
| 42 | Georgia | $50,645 |
| 43 | Montana | $49,765 |
| 44 | Wyoming | $47,046 |
| 45 | District of Columbia | $61,596 |
| 46 | Alabama | $54,939 |
| 47 | West Virginia | $52,567 |
| 48 | Kentucky | $48,817 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $52,414 |
| 50 | Missouri | $52,078 |
| 51 | Indiana | $51,113 |
Expert opinions on the best states for chemistry instructors
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for chemistry instructors to find work opportunities?
Marlene McCarty
Clinical Professor of Visual Arts, New York University
Large universalized geographic hubs of creativity (such as NYC used to be) will not play the same importance as in the past. Anywhere that is local will offer opportunities, if someone is imaginative enough to see them. Participatory placemaking requires critical and holistic thought concerning the world around us. Communities of friends, acquaintances, and cross-disciplinary associates, some formed online - some in person, will be more important than actual geographical areas.
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Updated January 8, 2025