Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in College Station, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • College Station-Bryan, TX

Median annual salary $126,200 +29.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,920
90th percentile —
Employed locally 110
National median $97,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,920
    25th
    $96,760
    50th (median)
    $126,200
    75th
    $197,750

    College Station economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,691 2023 • Census ACS
    Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 211% Median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 111% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $101,740
    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 College Station, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$58,150
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$22,590
    Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$127,540
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$57,480
    Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$22,380
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in College Station, TX is 29.6% 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 College Station?

    Entry-level Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $61,920 per year in College Station, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,760.