Highest Paying State $128,190 California
National Avg Median $90,985 Across 44 states
Lowest Paying State $56,060 Florida

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in All 50 States

Compare Physics Teachers, Postsecondary pay across the country. Click any state for the full salary breakdown including percentiles, employment numbers, and related jobs.

State Median Salary Mean Salary Entry Level Top Earners Employed
California $128,190 $138,700 $65,090 $219,610 1,070
Arizona $122,160 $116,930 $64,950 $159,940 170
Connecticut $119,310 $147,970 $66,150 N/A 230
Montana $106,330 $101,420 $60,830 $143,220 60
Michigan $105,790 $111,870 $51,600 $169,620 440
New York $105,360 $119,610 $62,420 $203,720 1,140
New Mexico $104,450 $102,210 $78,240 $135,660 60
Minnesota $103,220 $112,690 $63,640 $158,760 250
Kansas $102,970 $100,850 $46,490 $164,240 100
Maryland $102,810 $123,850 $61,690 $214,840 300
Maine $102,490 $112,830 $63,900 $178,620 60
Indiana $101,780 $106,410 $60,000 $169,080 300
Virginia $100,440 $101,930 $51,210 $153,190 610
Iowa $100,350 $115,040 $68,490 $176,820 160
Oregon $99,460 $103,580 $62,470 $138,010 140
Massachusetts $98,220 $113,000 $60,570 $182,260 560
Georgia $97,770 $104,870 $60,980 $164,980 230
Texas $97,500 $103,500 $59,930 $162,510 1,340
Pennsylvania $93,770 $102,120 $50,610 $174,570 750
Wisconsin $91,460 $107,960 $65,050 $168,720 200
Nebraska $89,310 $100,180 $59,510 $131,250 80
North Carolina $85,680 $99,180 $54,470 $137,670 430
Oklahoma $85,110 $84,070 $46,920 $127,390 80
Missouri $84,890 $95,970 $50,390 $144,320 210
Vermont $84,240 $88,720 $62,420 $135,570 50
Alabama $84,160 $88,410 $53,810 $129,230 190
Delaware $84,000 $91,580 $50,780 $134,620 80
New Jersey $83,710 $98,130 $49,120 $162,140 580
Nevada $83,380 $91,800 $64,260 $127,640 110
Washington $83,350 $93,320 $60,130 $137,610 290
South Dakota $81,960 $80,760 $58,010 $103,590 40
Illinois $81,940 $97,910 $51,270 $161,780 530
Arkansas $81,350 $95,500 $50,820 $137,840 90
Utah $81,060 $91,420 $48,610 $133,450 150
Louisiana $81,030 $96,910 $54,340 $126,820 90
South Carolina $80,970 $88,620 $59,170 $132,380 230
Ohio $80,770 $89,650 $27,560 $157,080 420
Tennessee $80,000 $98,220 $53,990 $159,330 380
Colorado $79,160 $83,300 $45,260 $130,180 300
Kentucky $79,070 $95,620 $46,580 $174,370 160
West Virginia $75,460 $84,940 $52,150 $136,950 50
Idaho $70,990 $83,310 $52,360 $133,180 60
Mississippi $61,890 $70,530 $34,260 $106,890 110
Florida $56,060 $68,450 $51,680 $105,530 350

Data from BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2024. Sorted by median salary (highest to lowest). Entry Level = 10th percentile, Top Earners = 90th percentile.

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary FAQs

Which state pays Physics Teachers, Postsecondarys the most?

California pays the highest median salary for Physics Teachers, Postsecondarys at $128,190 per year, according to 2024 BLS data. The top 5 highest paying states are: California ($128,190), Arizona ($122,160), Connecticut ($119,310), Montana ($106,330), Michigan ($105,790).

What is the average Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary nationally?

The average median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary across all 44 states is $90,985 per year. The salary ranges from $56,060 in Florida to $128,190 in California — a difference of $72,130.

Which state pays Physics Teachers, Postsecondarys the least?

Florida has the lowest median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary at $56,060 per year. However, cost of living in Florida may be lower, so purchasing power could be comparable.