Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Oklahoma City, OK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Oklahoma City, OK

Median annual salary $101,720 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $58,050
90th percentile $127,390
Employed locally 30
National median $97,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,050
    25th
    $66,280
    50th (median)
    $101,720
    75th
    $127,390
    90th
    $127,390

    Oklahoma City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,499 2023 • Census ACS
    Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 144% Median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 44% 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
    Oklahoma $85,110

    Related occupations in Oklahoma City, OK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $49,250
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $48,310
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $29,620
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $48,210
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $38,980
    Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary $38,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Oklahoma City, OK is 4.5% 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 Oklahoma City?

    Entry-level Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $58,050 per year in Oklahoma City, OK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $66,280.