Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $95,040 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,930
90th percentile $131,990
Employed locally 90
National median $97,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,930
    25th
    $77,010
    50th (median)
    $95,040
    75th
    $125,900
    90th
    $131,990

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 128% Median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 28% 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
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $93,480

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $60,220
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,430
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $24,070
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $60,600
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $60,270
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $30,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in San Antonio, TX is 2.4% 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 San Antonio?

    Entry-level Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $59,930 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,010.