Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $100,920 +3.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $53,260
90th percentile $141,540
Employed locally 50
National median $97,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,260
    25th
    $64,070
    50th (median)
    $100,920
    75th
    $130,150
    90th
    $141,540

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 172% Median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 72% 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
    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 El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,000
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $62,810
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $26,550
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $61,480
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $61,820
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $27,460

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in El Paso, TX is 3.7% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $53,260 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,070.