Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry Salary in the United States

How much does an Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for an Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry in the United States is $64,945 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $31.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,950
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $57,782 to $72,799
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $51,260
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Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry Salaries by Percentile

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75th Percentile $72,799 $6,067 $1,400 $35
Average $64,945 $5,412 $1,249 $31
25th Percentile $57,782 $4,815 $1,111 $28
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Key Factors That Influence Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry Salaries

An Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $63,309
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $73,434
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $88,341
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $99,892
  • Expert (over 8 years): $119,802
Levels Salary
Assistant... Level Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry$63,309
Executive... Level Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry$73,434
Executive... Level Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry$88,341
Executive... Level Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry$99,892
Executive... Level Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry$119,802
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$73,434 < 2 yrs
$88,341 2-4 yrs
$99,892 5-8 yrs
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How Do Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry 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 Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistries. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $71,907.
  • California: $71,634.
  • Massachusetts: $70,680.

Top Paying Cities for Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistries

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: $81,915
  • San Francisco: $81,018
  • Oakland: $79,311

What Skills Can Increase an Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Scheduling (Mentioned in 6.65% Job Postings): Scheduling is the process of arranging, controlling and optimizing work and workloads in a production process or manufacturing process.
  • Microsoft Excel (Mentioned in 1.54% Job Postings): Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet developed by Microsoft for Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. It features calculation or computation capabilities, graphing tools, pivot tables, and a macro programming language called Visual Basic for Applications.
  • Catering (Mentioned in 1.11% Job Postings): Catering is the business of providing food service at a remote site or a site such as a hotel, hospital, pub, aircraft, cruise ship, park, festival, filming location or film studio.
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Scheduling 6.65%
Microsoft Excel 1.54%
Catering 1.11%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
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 Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry's salary.
  • Onboarding: Can increase your salary by up to 16%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Innovation: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Onboarding
 $75,336
16%
Collaboration
 $73,388
13%
Innovation
 $72,089
11%
Team Management
 $71,440
10%
Project Management
 $70,790
9%
Initiative
 $70,790
9%
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Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry'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.

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Average $31/hour
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Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $72,799 $6,067 $1,400 $35
Average $64,945 $5,412 $1,249 $31
25th Percentile $57,782 $4,815 $1,111 $28

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Salary Trends for Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry

Salaries for an Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $53,409 in 2023 to around $52,409 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Assistant Professor, Organic Chemistry salary trends, .

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