SOC 25-1054 · May 2025 · United States
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary across the United States is $100,310 per year, measured over 13,090 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $139,420.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary
Pay for this occupation varies by 114.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $139,420 and Arkansas pays $64,900.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $139,420 | 1,130 | |
| 2 | Connecticut | $112,410 | 260 | |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $111,280 | 680 | |
| 4 | Maryland | $110,980 | 300 | |
| 5 | Michigan | $109,090 | 460 | |
| 6 | New Mexico | $108,850 | 70 | |
| 7 | Delaware | $108,810 | 70 | |
| 8 | Minnesota | $107,240 | 250 | |
| 9 | Idaho | $106,040 | 50 | |
| 10 | Virginia | $104,490 | 610 |
States with the most Physics Teachers, Postsecondary jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 1,130 | $139,420 | |
| 2 | Texas | 1,110 | $97,760 | |
| 3 | New York | 1,080 | $103,100 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 680 | $111,280 | |
| 5 | Virginia | 610 | $104,490 | |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | 580 | $98,370 | |
| 7 | Illinois | 540 | $94,900 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 530 | $98,920 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 460 | $109,090 | |
| 10 | North Carolina | 440 | $87,370 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | $172,510 | 440 |
| 2 | College Station | $167,090 | 80 |
| 3 | San Diego | $152,190 | 120 |
| 4 | Ann Arbor | $141,400 | 80 |
| 5 | Riverside | $139,400 | 60 |
| 6 | Lexington | $138,980 | 50 |
| 7 | San Francisco | $133,360 | 70 |
| 8 | Sacramento | $132,790 | 80 |
| 9 | Minneapolis | $130,310 | 160 |
| 10 | Lincoln | $128,750 | 50 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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