Chemistry Professors in California
Considering a career as a Chemistry Professor in California?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Chemistry Professors in California are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Chemistry Professors in California is growing faster than average.
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Chemistry Professors in California earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
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How Many Chemistry Professors Work in California?
In 2018, there were 1,570 Chemistry Professors working in the state.
There were 1,550 Chemistry Professors employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 20 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 280 Chemistry Professors working in it, which means California has more Chemistry Professors than average.
Job Projections for California
Jobs for Chemistry Professors in this state are growing at a rate of 11.8% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.9%.
California Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 160 annual Chemistry Professors job openings in California, and 1,900 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,300 annual jobs and 28,900 total jobs in 2026.
What do Chemistry Professors Make in California?
In 2018 wages for Chemistry Professors ranged from $51,260 to $194,770 with $105,850 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.
Top California Metros for Chemistry Professors
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Chemistry Professors.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 500 | $121,300 |
| San Diego-Carlsbad, CA | 240 | $116,610 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA | 210 | $116,680 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 130 | $104,990 |
| Sacramento–Roseville–Arden-Arcade, CA | 100 | $99,820 |
Top States for Chemistry Professors Employment
The table below shows the states where most Chemistry Professors work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2,270 | $90,220 |
| Texas | 1,700 | $79,220 |
| California | 1,570 | $105,850 |
| Pennsylvania | 1,430 | $83,690 |
| Illinois | 1,030 | $77,460 |
| North Carolina | 960 | $71,450 |
| Massachusetts | 870 | $93,350 |
| Ohio | 850 | $81,120 |
| New Jersey | 830 | $0 |
| Virginia | 820 | $67,070 |
| Florida | 800 | $86,330 |
| Washington | 570 | $61,610 |
| Michigan | 500 | $87,200 |
| Tennessee | 430 | $68,940 |
| Colorado | 410 | $76,180 |
| Wisconsin | 400 | $68,960 |
| Minnesota | 380 | $75,390 |
| Indiana | 370 | $78,540 |
| Missouri | 360 | $77,820 |
| Connecticut | 360 | $75,590 |
Below are the states where Chemistry Professors get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $105,850 |
| New Hampshire | $95,270 |
| Massachusetts | $93,350 |
| Rhode Island | $92,010 |
| New York | $90,220 |
| Oregon | $88,260 |
| Michigan | $87,200 |
| Kansas | $86,460 |
| Florida | $86,330 |
| Pennsylvania | $83,690 |
Related Careers in CA
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| Occupation | CA Employment Total |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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