The median annual wage for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Illinois is $81,940 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $97,910.
Pay spans roughly $51,270 at the 10th percentile to $161,780 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 530 people work as physics teachers, postsecondary in Illinois.
| Median (annual) | $81,940 |
| Mean (annual) | $97,910 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $51,270 |
| 90th percentile | $161,780 |
| Employment | 530 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.