The salary statistics of postsecondary physical sciences teachers in the industry sector of educational services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare postsecondary physical sciences teacher salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $46,160 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $61,280 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $84,310 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $119,430 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $164,740 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for postsecondary physical sciences teachers in the industry sector of educational services. 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 $164,740. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $84,310. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid postsecondary physical sciences teachers is $46,160.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of postsecondary physical sciences teachers in the industry sector of educational services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $84,310 | 3.78% | 10.56% |
| 2017 | $81,120 | 0.89% | - |
| 2016 | $80,400 | 1.70% | - |
| 2015 | $79,030 | 2.40% | - |
| 2014 | $77,130 | 0.39% | - |
| 2013 | $76,830 | 1.85% | - |
| 2012 | $75,410 | - | - |
The average salaries of postsecondary physical sciences teachers in two industries in the educational services sector are shown below. For detailed postsecondary physical sciences teacher salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Schools and Computer and Management Training | |
| Technical and Trade Schools | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].