Salary comparison

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary vs. Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education: Salary Comparison (2026)

Physics Teachers, Postsecondarys earn a median salary of $97,360/year, while Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Educations earn $62,340/year - a difference of $35,020. Physics Teachers, Postsecondarys earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary

Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

Median salary

$97,360

$62,340

Hourly rate

$null/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$54,880

$46,440

Senior level (90th %)

$169,740

$102,010

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

13,590

1,393,310

Job growth (10-year)

N/A