Physical Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

Occupation

$95,520

National Median Salary

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Median Hourly Wage

52,580

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$53,030

$65,540

$95,520

$129,500

$173,630

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

+23.8%

10 Year Change

$77,180

2014 Median

$95,520

2024 Median

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
State Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)	$141,830	40
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	$84,200	15,120
Educational Services	$83,930	15,180
Junior Colleges	$63,730	60

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation	Annual Median
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary	$101,390
Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary	$86,220
Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$87,710
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary	$97,360

See how this career performs in specific industries