Physics Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, the median pay for physics teachers, postsecondary is $98,370 a year. About 580 people work in this job there.

$98,370Median yearly pay
$75,090–$122,390Middle half of workers, yearly
580People in this job in Pennsylvania

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($100,310). Pennsylvania ranks 25th of 47 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for physics teachers, postsecondary in Pennsylvania

Earns more thanYearly
10% of workers$59,160
25% of workers$75,090
Half of workers (median)$98,370
75% of workers$122,390
90% of workers$134,610

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$103,750290
Pittsburgh$91,620150

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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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Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$82,170
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Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$95,070
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$107,920

Other job titles for this job

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.