Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $79,650 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $53,000
90th percentile $98,040
Employed locally 50
National median $97,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,000
    25th
    $58,700
    50th (median)
    $79,650
    75th
    $98,040
    90th
    $98,040

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 135% Median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 35% 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
    California $128,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $125,570
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $117,110
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $108,880
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $105,310
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $100,130

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,800
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,530
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $27,360
    Instructional Coordinators $58,950
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary $103,580
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,350

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Auburn, AL is 18.2% below 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $53,000 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,700.