The average annual and hourly salaries for postsecondary physics teachers in the state of Louisiana are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The comparison of the salary statistics of postsecondary physics teachers amongst Louisiana cities is shown in Table 3. The salary statistics are based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $46,150 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $63,080 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $87,450 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $120,380 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $192,790 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for postsecondary physics teachers in Louisiana in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $192,790. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $87,450. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent is $46,150.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of postsecondary physics teachers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $87,450 | 10.31% | 20.75% |
| 2016 | $78,430 | 10.39% | - |
| 2015 | $70,280 | 1.15% | - |
| 2014 | $69,470 | -1.81% | - |
| 2013 | $70,730 | 2.02% | - |
| 2012 | $69,300 | - | - |
Table 3 shows the median annual salary of postsecondary physics teachers in some Louisiana cities and metropolitan areas. We note that the median annual salary of postsecondary physics teachers in state of Louisiana ranges from $82,870 to $83,680. The highest paying area for postsecondary physics teachers in Louisiana is New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner with a median annual salary of $83,680. The lowest paying area is Baton Rouge with a median annual salary of $82,870.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie-Kenner | |
| Baton Rouge |
