Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $81,410 -16.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $52,780
90th percentile $127,690
Employed locally 70
National median $97,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,780
    25th
    $59,250
    50th (median)
    $81,410
    75th
    $104,770
    90th
    $127,690

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 126% Median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 26% 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
    Richmond, VA $100,200
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $100,050
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $97,990
    Pennsylvania $93,770
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $93,090

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $33,940
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $56,770
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,680
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,600
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary $101,510
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $58,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Blacksburg, VA is 16.4% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $52,780 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,250.