DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 2,195 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 20,390 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsSalary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $88,566 | +39.6% | 11 | 4 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $83,743 | +32% | 10 | 3 |
| New York, NY | $80,503 | +26.9% | 34 | 12 |
| Houghton, MI | $80,000 | +26.1% | 10 | 1 |
| Orlando, FL | $76,128 | +20% | 10 | 3 |
| Norman, OK | $75,000 | +18.2% | 12 | 1 |
| Storrs, CT | $74,500 | +17.4% | 15 | 1 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $64,150 | +1.1% | 10 | 2 |
| Houston, TX | $61,590 | -2.9% | 10 | 3 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $60,540 | -4.6% | 16 | 1 |
| Denver, CO | $52,665 | -17% | 10 | 3 |
| Chicago, IL | $51,542 | -18.8% | 13 | 6 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $92,000 | -9.6% | 23 |
| Hawaii | $90,000 | N/A | 5 |
| Maryland | $88,000 | -0.7% | 15 |
| New Hampshire | $84,740 | -1.3% | 5 |
| Arizona | $81,000 | -23.9% | 16 |
| Nebraska | $76,637 | -2.9% | 60 |
| California | $75,000 | -43.3% | 112 |
| Massachusetts | $73,857 | -24.7% | 47 |
| Utah | $73,107 | -30.4% | 12 |
| Oregon | $72,171 | -26% | 13 |
| Delaware | $70,500 | -16.2% | 2 |
| New York | $70,000 | -31.1% | 124 |
| Florida | $70,000 | +24.5% | 69 |
| Montana | $69,000 | -19.7% | 8 |
| Rhode Island | $68,521 | -30.5% | 8 |
| Nevada | $67,095 | -34.2% | 10 |
| District of Columbia | $67,000 | -32.7% | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | $65,745 | -24.9% | 60 |
| Michigan | $65,000 | -34.3% | 62 |
| Illinois | $63,186 | -33.7% | 46 |
| Maine | $63,000 | N/A | 1 |
| North Dakota | $62,445 | -41.4% | 5 |
| Alabama | $62,400 | -19.2% | 43 |
| Ohio | $62,000 | -18.3% | 51 |
| North Carolina | $62,000 | -25.7% | 31 |
| Wisconsin | $61,000 | -28.2% | 29 |
| Iowa | $61,000 | -26.1% | 15 |
| New Mexico | $60,902 | -25.6% | 19 |
| Connecticut | $60,631 | -30% | 30 |
| South Dakota | $60,499 | -21.2% | 7 |
| Indiana | $60,320 | -25.5% | 29 |
| Texas | $60,000 | -24.8% | 75 |
| Missouri | $60,000 | -27.2% | 24 |
| Oklahoma | $60,000 | -24.2% | 28 |
| Mississippi | $59,460 | -22.9% | 11 |
| Washington | $59,211 | -27.5% | 28 |
| Colorado | $58,390 | -23.8% | 29 |
| Louisiana | $57,996 | -28% | 24 |
| Tennessee | $57,120 | -29.2% | 27 |
| Kentucky | $56,250 | -31.8% | 18 |
| Arkansas | $55,636 | -17.5% | 19 |
| Wyoming | $55,410 | -30.5% | 1 |
| Georgia | $55,000 | -33.1% | 44 |
| Minnesota | $54,052 | -46% | 24 |
| Virginia | $53,436 | -32.2% | 28 |
| West Virginia | $53,097 | -34.1% | 11 |
| Kansas | $51,000 | -54% | 21 |
| Idaho | $50,750 | -34.8% | 6 |
| Vermont | $50,625 | -23.7% | 6 |
| South Carolina | $50,089 | -37.6% | 16 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary positions, 1% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 11% required a Master's degree, and 0% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| University of Connecticut | Doctorate | $57,418 |
| Georgia Southern University | Master's | $55,450 |
| CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY | Not specified | $60,540 |
| University of Minnesota | Doctorate | $54,666 |
| University of Michigan | Doctorate | $72,422 |
| Arizona State University | Not specified | $80,000 |
| University of Colorado | Doctorate | $83,000 |
| Indiana University | Doctorate | $66,040 |
| Texas A&M University | Doctorate | $74,700 |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Doctorate | $86,940 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary is Educational Services at $68,079.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 2,195 DOL filings, the median salary for a Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary is $63,461, ranging from $53,333 to $78,208.
The 90th percentile salary is $171,600 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Los Angeles, CA offers the highest median at $88,566.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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