Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary


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

  1. Colleges And Universities

2002 - 2003 Wages
by MSA and Workforce Investment Areas

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

Long-term Employment Projections

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?