Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $100,680 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $60,480
90th percentile $155,160
Employed locally 230
National median $97,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,480
    25th
    $76,320
    50th (median)
    $100,680
    75th
    $115,500
    90th
    $155,160

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 125% Median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 25% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $100,130
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $95,040
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $93,480

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $61,950
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $64,230
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $27,540
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $63,610
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $30,890
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $133,610

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Houston, TX is 3.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $60,480 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,320.