As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Professor - Physics in the United States is $106,469. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $92,608 to $124,932, with most professionals earning between $79,988 and $141,742.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $124,932 | $10,411 | $2,403 | $60 |
| Average | $106,469 | $8,872 | $2,047 | $51 |
| 25th Percentile | $92,608 | $7,717 | $1,781 | $45 |
An entry-level Professor - Physics with less than 1 year of experience earns about $100,883. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $101,918. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $102,331. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $103,986, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $105,435.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Professor - Physics | $100,883 |
| Intermediate Level Professor - Physics | $101,918 |
| Senior Level Professor - Physics | $102,331 |
| Specialist Level Professor - Physics | $103,986 |
| Expert Level Professor - Physics | $105,435 |
| Entry Level | 5% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 4% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 1% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Professor - Physics compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $55,867 in 2023 to approximately $55,153 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Professor - Physics salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $106,469 | 73.0% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $8,145 | 5.6% | ||
| 401K/403B | $5,217 | 3.6% | ||
| Disability | $1,704 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 4.4% | ||
| Pension | $4,472 | 3.1% | ||
| Time Off | $13,513 | 9.3% | ||
| Total Compensation | $145,890 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 7.7% |
| Masters | 7.7% |
| Doctorate | 84.6% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Professor - Physics is $106,469. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Professor - Physics is $51; the average weekly pay of Professor - Physics is $2,047; the average monthly pay of Professor - Physics is $8,872.
A Professor - Physics's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Professor - Physics earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Professor - Physics is $134,289.
The highest pay for Professor - Physics is $141,742.
The lowest pay for Professor - Physics is $79,988.
Teaches courses in the discipline area of physics. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Typically reports to a department head. Requires a PhD or terminal degree appropriate to the field. Has considerable experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate and graduate levels and initiates research and case studies in field of interest and may publish findings in trade journals or textbooks. Provides intellectual leadership and has made significant contributions to the field. May offer independent study opportunities and mentoring to students. Typically this individual is a leader in the field and has been published.
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