Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in United States
The median physics teachers, postsecondary salary is $100,310 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary by region
Pay trend
Up 4.2% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary FAQs
What is the average Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in United States?
The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in United States is $100,310 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of physics teachers, postsecondarys earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Physics Teachers, Postsecondary earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $60,200 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $177,850 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $100,310.
Do Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA is among the highest at $172,510, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.