Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $135,700 +39.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $80,750
90th percentile $165,910
Employed locally 80
National median $97,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,750
    25th
    $105,790
    50th (median)
    $135,700
    75th
    $165,910
    90th
    $165,910

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 156% Median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 56% 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
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $135,370
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $128,580
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $128,190

    Nearby metros — Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $125,430
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $110,620
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $107,230
    Michigan $105,790
    Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI $103,780
    Minnesota $103,220

    Related occupations in Ann Arbor, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $37,410
    Tutors $35,870
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,620
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $32,420
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $66,440
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,620

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 39.4% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $80,750 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,790.