SOC 25-1054 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary — Nevada
Nevada
The median wage for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Nevada is $96,330 per year, close to the national median of $100,310 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Nevada is $96,330 per year, close to the national median of $100,310 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $83,240 and $103,510. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $68,050 and the ninetieth at $133,100.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Nevada ranks number 31st out of 47 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 669 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 115th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $68,050 | −32.2% |
| 25th | $83,240 | −17.0% |
| Median (50th) | $96,330 | −4.0% |
| 75th | $103,510 | +3.2% |
| 90th | $133,100 | +32.7% |
| Mean | $99,820 | −0.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $96,330 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$96,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$96,330US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $96,330 a year, 4.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $68,050 to $133,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 31st of 47 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $96,330, 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 Nevada is 4.0% 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 Nevada earns more than $133,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $68,050 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Nevada. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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