Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
National median: $100,310
| State | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $82,750 |
| Arizona | $65,730 |
| Arkansas | $64,900 |
| California | $139,420 |
| Colorado | $99,280 |
| Connecticut | $112,410 |
| Delaware | $108,810 |
| District of Columbia | $85,190 |
| Florida | $74,050 |
| Georgia | $101,580 |
| Idaho | $106,040 |
| Illinois | $94,900 |
| Indiana | $102,970 |
| Iowa | $104,270 |
| Kansas | $97,140 |
| Kentucky | $80,270 |
| Louisiana | $90,040 |
| Maine | $104,270 |
| Maryland | $110,980 |
| Massachusetts | $111,280 |
| Michigan | $109,090 |
| Minnesota | $107,240 |
| Mississippi | $71,160 |
| Missouri | $99,970 |
| Montana | $98,050 |
| Nebraska | $98,460 |
| Nevada | $96,330 |
| New Hampshire | $99,050 |
| New Jersey | $98,920 |
| New Mexico | $108,850 |
| New York | $103,100 |
| North Carolina | $87,370 |
| North Dakota | $101,700 |
| Ohio | $96,310 |
| Oklahoma | $91,580 |
| Oregon | $104,320 |
| Pennsylvania | $98,370 |
| South Carolina | $81,210 |
| South Dakota | $86,010 |
| Tennessee | $80,630 |
| Texas | $97,760 |
| Utah | $99,860 |
| Vermont | $98,390 |
| Virginia | $104,490 |
| Washington | $96,930 |
| West Virginia | $98,320 |
| Wisconsin | $89,630 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)