Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Syracuse, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Syracuse, NY

Median annual salary $101,870 +4.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $61,440
90th percentile $156,160
Employed locally 60
National median $97,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,440
    25th
    $77,330
    50th (median)
    $101,870
    75th
    $121,370
    90th
    $156,160

    Syracuse economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 138% Median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 38% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $125,570
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $117,110
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $107,470
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $99,650
    Rochester, NY $97,460

    Related occupations in Syracuse, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $35,720
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $77,260
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $76,990
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $78,400
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,930
    Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $63,590

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Syracuse, NY is 4.6% 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 Syracuse?

    Entry-level Physics Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $61,440 per year in Syracuse, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $77,330.