SOC 25-1054 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary — Bridgeport
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Bridgeport, CT is $81,760 a year, trailing the national median of $100,310 by 18.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Bridgeport, CT is $81,760 a year, trailing the national median of $100,310 by 18.5%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $69,590 and $105,250. The lowest tenth earn under $58,580, while the highest tenth earn more than $135,940.
Within the state, Hartford records the highest median at $107,080. Of the 486 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 184th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $58,580 | −41.6% |
| 25th | $69,590 | −30.6% |
| Median (50th) | $81,760 | −18.5% |
| 75th | $105,250 | +4.9% |
| 90th | $135,940 | +35.5% |
| Mean | $93,670 | −6.6% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hartford | $107,080 | 100 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Bridgeport run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $81,760 buys what $78,919 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 21.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$81,760as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$78,919US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $81,760 a year, 18.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $58,580 to $135,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Hartford, at $107,080.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Bridgeport, CT?
The median annual wage is $81,760, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $100,310, so pay in Bridgeport, CT is 18.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Bridgeport, CT earns more than $135,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $58,580 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Hartford, at $107,080 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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