The median annual wage for Physics Teachers, Postsecondary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $93,090 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $100,200.
Pay spans roughly $60,060 at the 10th percentile to $153,190 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. An estimated 350 people work as physics teachers, postsecondary in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $93,090 |
| Mean (annual) | $100,200 |
| Median (hourly) | — |
| 10th percentile | $60,060 |
| 90th percentile | $153,190 |
| Employment | 350 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.