Teach courses pertaining to the chemical and physical properties and compositional changes of substances. Work may include instruction in the methods of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis. Include both teachers primarily engaged in teaching, and those who do a combination of both teaching and research. Exclude 'Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary' (25-1042) who teach biochemistry.
Top Industry of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 700 | 54,470.00 | 38,470.00 | 62,470.00 | 60,910 | 45,510 | 68,610 |
| Kansas City* | 50 | 51,366.00 | 36,997.00 | 58,551.00 | 44,459 | 35,119 | 49,129 |
| Ozark Region* | 50 | 61,014.00 | 46,614.00 | 68,215.00 | |||
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 590 | 710 | 120 | 20.34 | 29 | Good |
| Kansas City MSA | 90 | 110 | 20 | 22.22 | 5 | Caution |
| St Louis MSA | 310 | 380 | 70 | 22.58 | 16 | Good |
| Central Region* | 120 | 150 | 30 | 25.00 | 6 | Good |
| Northeast Region* | 40 | 40 | .00 | 2 | Caution | |
| Ozark Region* | 40 | 60 | 20 | 50.00 | 2 | Caution |
| West Central Region* | 20 | 20 | .00 | 1 | Caution | |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?