The salary statistics and trend of postsecondary physical sciences teachers in the industry of colleges, universities, and professional schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare postsecondary physical sciences teacher salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $46,930 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $61,460 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $83,960 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $119,090 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $161,600 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for postsecondary physical sciences teachers in the industry of colleges, universities, and professional schools. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) postsecondary physical sciences teachers is $161,600. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $83,960. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent postsecondary physical sciences teachers is $46,930.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of postsecondary physical sciences teachers in the industry of Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $83,960 | 1.08% | 5.55% |
| 2016 | $83,050 | 0.58% | - |
| 2015 | $82,570 | 2.29% | - |
| 2014 | $80,680 | -0.64% | - |
| 2013 | $81,200 | 2.34% | - |
| 2012 | $79,300 | - | - |
The average salaries of postsecondary physical sciences teachers in 14 industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of postsecondary physical sciences teachers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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