Physics Teachers, Postsecondary pay range in Charlotte
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,640 a year or less, while the top 10% make $132,000 or more. The middle half of physics teachers, postsecondary in Charlotte earn between $69,590 and $131,280.
- $29K10th
- $70K25th
- $108KMedian
- $131K75th
- $132K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $95,570 | $7,964 | — |
| Median | $108,070 | $9,006 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $69,590 | $5,799 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $131,280 | $10,940 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary pay in Charlotte vs. North Carolina and the U.S.
Physics teachers, postsecondary in Charlotte earn 5% less than the North Carolina average ($100,120) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($111,460). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $100,310.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | $95,570 | $108,070 | $28,640 | $132,000 | 60 |
| North Carolina | $100,120 | $87,370 | $54,890 | $143,460 | 440 |
| United States | $111,460 | $100,310 | $60,200 | $177,850 | 13,090 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary after taxes in Charlotte
On the average salary of $95,570, a single filer in Charlotte takes home about $72,759 a year, or $6,063 a month and $2,798 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
The Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NC | $72,759 | $6,063 |
| Working in SC | $72,050 | $6,004 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charlotte a good place for physics teachers, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charlotte area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.3), so the average $95,570 buys what about $98,174 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Charlotte ($49,990). A typical home costs $390,321, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in other North Carolina cities
Charlotte ranks 2nd of 2 North Carolina metro areas for this job; Raleigh pays the most ($115,450).
- Raleigh$115,450
- Charlotte$95,570
All Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salaries in North Carolina
Highest-paying cities for physics teachers, postsecondary
Los Angeles, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($181,010).
- Los Angeles, CA$181,010
- San Francisco, CA$164,980
- San Diego, CA$164,460
- College Station, TX$159,810
- Riverside, CA$156,870
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Physics Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Charlotte: questions
What is the entry-level physics teachers, postsecondary salary in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $28,640 a year and the 25th percentile is $69,590, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the physics teachers, postsecondary take-home pay in Charlotte?
About $72,759 a year ($6,063 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $95,570.
Do physics teachers, postsecondary earn more in Charlotte than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than the U.S. average for this job ($111,460).
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; area Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC (16740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.0%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.52, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.52).
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