What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Chemistry Professor?

We've identified 10 cities in Arizona where Chemistry Professor jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Scottsdale (8.0% above average), followed by Yuma and Phoenix. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Scottsdale $130,326 $10,860 $2,506 $62.66 Yuma $128,666 $10,722 $2,474 $61.86 Phoenix $128,579 $10,714 $2,472 $61.82 Mesa $128,474 $10,706 $2,470 $61.77 Glendale $128,018 $10,668 $2,461 $61.55 Gilbert $127,918 $10,659 $2,459 $61.50 Prescott $127,754 $10,646 $2,456 $61.42 Chandler $127,541 $10,628 $2,452 $61.32 Peoria $127,090 $10,590 $2,444 $61.10 Prescott Valley $126,810 $10,567 $2,438 $60.97

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Chemistry Professor Salary in Arizona

Q: How much does a Chemistry Professor make in Arizona?

The average annual pay for a chemistry professor in Arizona is $120,677 a year — that works out to approximately $58.02 an hour. That is 6.8% below the national average of $129,497. The middle 80% of Chemistry Professors earn between $74,551 (10th percentile) and $132,794 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Chemistry Professor Jobs in Arizona?

We found several jobs related to Chemistry Professor in Arizona that pay more on average. Topping the list is Clinical Professor at $4,192 (3.5%) above Chemistry Professor. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Clinical Professor $116,485 $9,707 $2,240 $56.00 Assistant Professor Of Anthropology $103,455 $8,621 $1,989 $49.74 Wilderness Medicine $93,038 $7,753 $1,789 $44.73 Professor Of Practice $83,869 $6,989 $1,612 $40.32 Foreign Language Professor $55,964 $4,663 $1,076 $26.91

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Chemistry Professor Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$129,497

Arizona

$120,677

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How much does a Chemistry Professor make in Arizona?

As of May 28, 2026, the average annual pay for a Chemistry Professor in Arizona is $120,677 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $58.02 an hour. This is the equivalent of $2,320/week or $10,056/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $133,727 and as low as $62,436, the majority of Chemistry Professor salaries currently range between $132,800 (25th percentile) to $132,800 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $132,794 annually in Arizona. The average pay range for a Chemistry Professor varies little (about 0), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

Arizona ranks number 50 out of 50 states nationwide for Chemistry Professor salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Chemistry Professor jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Chemistry Professor Jobs in Arizona

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Chemistry Professor job is above the average in Arizona in Arizona. Topping the list is Scottsdale, , with Yuma, and Phoenix, close behind in the second and third positions. Phoenix, beats the average in Arizona by $7,902 (6.5%), and Scottsdale, furthers that trend with another $9,649 (8.0%) above the $120,677 average.

With these 10 cities paying on average above the average for Arizona, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Chemistry Professor appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 2% between Scottsdale, and Prescott Valley, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Chemistry Professor role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Scottsdale	$130,326	$10,860	$2,506	$62.66
Yuma	$128,666	$10,722	$2,474	$61.86
Phoenix	$128,579	$10,714	$2,472	$61.82
Mesa	$128,474	$10,706	$2,470	$61.77
Glendale	$128,018	$10,668	$2,461	$61.55
Gilbert	$127,918	$10,659	$2,459	$61.50
Prescott	$127,754	$10,646	$2,456	$61.42
Chandler	$127,541	$10,628	$2,452	$61.32
Peoria	$127,090	$10,590	$2,444	$61.10
Prescott Valley	$126,810	$10,567	$2,438	$60.97

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Chemistry Professor Jobs in Arizona

Analyzing similar jobs related to the Chemistry Professor job category in Arizona, we found 5 that were relevant. However, none pay more than the $120677 state average for Chemistry Professor jobs.

Nevertheless Clinical Professor, Assistant Professor Of Anthropology, or Wilderness Medicine may still be interesting positions to explore.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Clinical Professor	$116,485	$9,707	$2,240	$56.00
Assistant Professor Of Anthropology	$103,455	$8,621	$1,989	$49.74
Wilderness Medicine	$93,038	$7,753	$1,789	$44.73
Professor Of Practice	$83,869	$6,989	$1,612	$40.32
Foreign Language Professor	$55,964	$4,663	$1,076	$26.91

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Infographic detailing Chemistry Professor salary in Arizona as of May 2026. Shows a bar chart with salary percentiles ranging from $132,800 to $132,794 annually, with the Arizona average at $120,677 per year or $58.02 per hour. Includes a list of the top 10 highest paying cities in Arizona for Chemistry Professor jobs, with Scottsdale leading at $130,326 annually.

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