Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary (2025)
Based on 13,090 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $60,200 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $74,050 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $100,310 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $132,650 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $177,850 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$60K
25th
$74K
Median
$100K
75th
$133K
90th
$178K
Highest Paying States for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| California | $166,780 |
| New Hampshire | $134,360 |
| Massachusetts | $133,680 |
| Delaware | $131,110 |
| Maryland | $130,770 |
| Connecticut | $128,500 |
| Iowa | $118,700 |
| Minnesota | $118,530 |
| Michigan | $115,750 |
| New York | $115,260 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $166,780 per year, while New York has an average of $115,260 — a difference of $51,520. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 13,090 workers were employed as Physics Teachers, Postsecondarys in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $111,460 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-1054