Physics Teachers, Postsecondary vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary: Who Earns More?
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary out-earn Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary by $64K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Physics Teachers, Postsecondary land at $100,310 and Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary at $36,780. The education gap is real: physics teachers, postsecondary programs typically require bachelor's degree, while teaching assistants, except postsecondary programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary is California ($139,420); for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary it's Washington ($49,120).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Physics Teachers, Postsecondary median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Physics Teachers, Postsecondary or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary earn more nationally. The median is $100,310 for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary versus $36,780 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary, a difference of $64K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Physics Teachers, Postsecondary or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary has the better 10-year outlook at 2.5% projected growth, compared to -1.5% for the other field. Both are from BLS Employment Projections.
Which requires more education, Physics Teachers, Postsecondary or Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary?
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary typically requires bachelor's degree. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Physics Teachers, Postsecondary get paid the most?
California is the top-paying state for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary at $139,420/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Physics Teachers, Postsecondary vs. Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In California, Physics Teachers, Postsecondary earn $139,420 vs. $46,490 for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.