The median annual wage for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is $78,020 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $94,700.
Pay spans roughly $59,110 at the 10th percentile to $148,960 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 270 people work as physics teachers, postsecondary in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN.
| Median (annual) | $78,020 |
| Mean (annual) | $94,700 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $59,110 |
| 90th percentile | $148,960 |
| Employment | 270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.