Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $101,740 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,770
90th percentile $203,690
Employed locally 220
National median $97,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,770
    25th
    $61,770
    50th (median)
    $101,740
    75th
    $132,050
    90th
    $203,690

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 104% Median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 4% 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
    College Station-Bryan, TX $126,200
    El Paso, TX $100,920
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $100,680
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $100,130
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $95,040
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $93,480

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $59,590
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,820
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,250
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $59,170
    Instructional Coordinators $74,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Austin, TX is 4.5% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $61,770 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,770.