Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $99,650 +2.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $65,060
90th percentile $212,030
Employed locally 110
National median $97,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,060
    25th
    $81,690
    50th (median)
    $99,650
    75th
    $165,960
    90th
    $212,030

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 116% Median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Knoxville, TN $139,180
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $138,980
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $138,210
    Ann Arbor, MI $135,700
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $135,370
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $128,580

    Nearby metros — Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $125,570
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $117,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,470
    Syracuse, NY $101,870
    Rochester, NY $97,460

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $36,220
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,890
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,790
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,760
    Instructional Coordinators $77,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Physics Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Albany, NY is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Albany, NY is 2.4% above the national median of $97,360. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Albany?

    Entry-level Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $65,060 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,690.