Physics Teachers, Postsecondary pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for physics teachers, postsecondary is $98,920 a year. About 530 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($100,310). New Jersey ranks 22nd of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for physics teachers, postsecondary in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $34,480 |
| 25% of workers | $62,380 |
| Half of workers (median) | $98,920 |
| 75% of workers | $135,630 |
| 90% of workers | $178,220 |
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $80,940 | 0 |
New Jersey unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for physics teachers, postsecondary
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +2.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 1,100 openings a year (BLS)
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