Physics Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in New York

Physics teachers, postsecondary in New York earn the most in Albany (average $122,080 a year) and the least in Syracuse ($103,550), across the 5 New York metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physics teachers, postsecondary average at $115,260 and the median at $103,100 for 1,080 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $111,460.

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary average salary by city in New York

Albany$122,080
New York$116,860
Buffalo$109,720
Rochester$108,550
Syracuse$103,550

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Albany	$122,080	$103,530	$79,500	$88,431	100
New York	$116,860	$104,690	$76,910	$85,078	113
Buffalo	$109,720	$114,590	$76,200	$80,483	96
Rochester	$108,550	$98,690	$75,430	$79,730	97
Syracuse	$103,550	$95,980	$77,810	$76,513	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other states

Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary by city and state

More about pay in New York

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 25-1054.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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