SOC 25-1054 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary — Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, OK
At $106,000, median pay for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Oklahoma City, OK tracks the national median of $100,310 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $106,000, median pay for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Oklahoma City, OK tracks the national median of $100,310 closely. Pay ranges from under $50,410 at the tenth percentile to more than $132,750 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $64,410 to $132,750.
The area has 40 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.63 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Of the 585 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 52nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,410 | −49.7% |
| 25th | $64,410 | −35.8% |
| Median (50th) | $106,000 | +5.7% |
| 75th | $132,750 | +32.3% |
| 90th | $132,750 | +32.3% |
| Mean | $96,780 | −3.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma City run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $106,000 goes as far as $120,729 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$106,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$120,729US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $106,000 a year, 5.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $50,410 to $132,750 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Oklahoma City, OK?
The median annual wage is $106,000, 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 Oklahoma City, OK is 5.7% higher. 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 Oklahoma City, OK earns more than $132,750 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $50,410 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 40 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma City, OK. 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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