Adjunct Chemistry Professor Salary in the United States

How much does an Adjunct Chemistry Professor make in the United States?

As of March 01, 2026, the average salary for an Adjunct Chemistry Professor in the United States is $75,810 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, an Adjunct Chemistry Professor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $95,996
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $65,630 to $86,377
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,361
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Adjunct Chemistry Professor Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $86,377 $7,198 $1,661 $42
Average $75,810 $6,318 $1,458 $36
25th Percentile $65,630 $5,469 $1,262 $32
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Key Factors That Influence Adjunct Chemistry Professor Salaries

An Adjunct Chemistry Professor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Adjunct Chemistry Professor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Adjunct Chemistry Professors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $83,937.
  • California: $83,619.
  • Massachusetts: $82,504.

Top Paying Cities for Adjunct Chemistry Professors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $95,620
  • San Francisco: $94,680
  • Oakland: $92,580

What Skills Can Increase an Adjunct Chemistry Professor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 12.5% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Academic Advising (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Academic advising is, according to the National Academic Advising Association, "a series of intentional interactions with a curriculum, a pedagogy, and a set of student learning outcomes. Academic advising synthesizes and contextualizes students' educational experiences within the frameworks of their aspirations, abilities and lives to extend learning beyond campus boundaries and timeframes."
  • Computer Science (Mentioned in 2.08% Job Postings): Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to practical disciplines.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 12.5%
Academic Advising 2.08%
Computer Science 2.08%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Adjunct Chemistry Professor's salary.
  • Quality Improvement: Can increase your salary by up to 62%.
  • Hematology: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Oncology: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Quality Improvement
$122,813
62%
Hematology
$88,698
17%
Oncology
$88,698
17%
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How Education impacts an Adjunct Chemistry Professor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Adjunct Chemistry Professors enter the field with a Bachelor's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Adjunct Chemistry Professor with a Bachelor's Degree is between $71,213 and $80,380).

Adjunct Chemistry Professor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Adjunct Chemistry Professor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 7.1%
High School 42.9%
Associates 7.1%
Bachelors 0.0%
Masters 42.9%
Doctorate 50.0%
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Adjunct Chemistry Professor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Adjunct Chemistry Professor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on March 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Adjunct Chemistry Professor

Salaries for an Adjunct Chemistry Professor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $54,760 in 2023 to around $52,893 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Adjunct Chemistry Professor salary trends, .

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