Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $103,520 +6.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,980
90th percentile $164,980
Employed locally 180
National median $97,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,980
    25th
    $77,600
    50th (median)
    $103,520
    75th
    $123,780
    90th
    $164,980

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 120% Median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 20% 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
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $117,110
    Michigan $105,790
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $104,500
    Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area $99,610

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $75,190
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,770
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,070
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,080
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $38,390
    Teachers and Instructors, All Other $59,890

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Atlanta, GA is 6.3% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,980 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,600.