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Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Florida

The median pay for a physics teachers, postsecondary in Florida is $56,060/year ($null/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $52K at the entry level to $106K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Florida. Jump to a metro for precise data:

$56K
Median annual
$/hr
Hourly rate
$52K
Entry level (10th %)
$106K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $56K get you in Florida?

Estimated monthly take-home$3,924/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,658/mo
Rent as % of take-home42.3% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$56,868/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$2,266/mo

About physics teachers, postsecondaries

U.S. employed: 350
Category: Education

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Annual earnings by percentile, Florida

Bar chart showing Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Florida: 10th percentile $51,680, 25th percentile $54,620, median $56,060, 75th percentile $66,310, 90th percentile $105,530. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$52K25th$55KMedian$56K75th$66K90th$106K
Bar chart showing Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary percentiles in Florida: 10th percentile $51,680, 25th percentile $54,620, median $56,060, 75th percentile $66,310, 90th percentile $105,530. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level physics teachers, postsecondaries (10th percentile) start around $52K. Mid-career wages sit at $56K. Top earners bring in $106K or more, a $54K spread from bottom to top.

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Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary by metro in Florida

2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay

Metro areaMedian salaryvs. stateEmployment
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach$64K+15%90
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford$56K-0%70

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Frequently asked questions

How much do physics teachers, postsecondaries make in Florida?

The median is $56,060 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $51,680, and experienced physics teachers, postsecondaries can clear $105,530. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $56K enough to live in Florida?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,924/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,658/month, which eats 42.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a physics teachers, postsecondary salary go in Florida?

Florida has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median physics teachers, postsecondary salary is worth about $56,868 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do physics teachers, postsecondaries get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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