The salary statistics and trend of postsecondary physics teachers in the industry of colleges, universities, and professional schools are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare postsecondary physics teacher salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $49,680 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $64,860 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $89,750 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $125,570 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $170,770 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for postsecondary physics 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 physics teachers is $170,770. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $89,750. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent postsecondary physics teachers is $49,680.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of postsecondary physics teachers in the industry of Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $89,750 | 2.99% | 7.81% |
| 2016 | $87,070 | 0.53% | - |
| 2015 | $86,610 | 2.63% | - |
| 2014 | $84,330 | -0.08% | - |
| 2013 | $84,400 | 1.97% | - |
| 2012 | $82,740 | - | - |
The average salaries of postsecondary physics teachers in twelve industries within the educational services sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of postsecondary physics teachers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
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