Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Lubbock, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lubbock, TX

Median annual salary $66,690 -31.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $66,690
90th percentile $66,690
Employed locally 30
National median $97,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,690
    25th
    $66,690
    50th (median)
    $66,690
    75th
    $66,690
    90th
    $66,690

    Lubbock economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,288 2023 • Census ACS
    Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 107% Median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 7% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $100,130
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $95,040

    Related occupations in Lubbock, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,620
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $55,350
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $23,120
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,030
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,670
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $29,000

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Lubbock, TX is 31.5% 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 Lubbock?

    Entry-level Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $66,690 per year in Lubbock, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,690.