Chemical Engineering Professor Career

*A job as a Chemical Engineering Professor falls under the broader career category of Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary : Teach courses pertaining to the application of physical laws and principles of engineering for the development of machines, materials, instruments, processes, and services. Includes teachers of subjects such as chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, mineral, and petroleum engineering. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.


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Engineering Teachers, Postsecondar Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$120,630

Median Hourly Wage

$58.00*

Total Employed Nationally

38,370


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2024 wage data and 2023-2033 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2023-2033). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.