Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $100,130 +2.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,290
90th percentile $169,400
Employed locally 320
National median $97,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,290
    25th
    $72,360
    50th (median)
    $100,130
    75th
    $127,300
    90th
    $169,400

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 115% Median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 15% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $101,740
    El Paso, TX $100,920
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $100,680
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $95,040
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $93,480

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $63,700
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,180
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $28,610
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $31,490
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,740

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Dallas, TX is 2.8% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,290 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,360.